[Massplanners] Announcing: Compliance Model for Section 3A/MBTA Communities

[Kluchman, Chris (OCD)]

Good afternoon MassPlanners,

DHCD is pleased to announce that the Section 3A Compliance Model, that is a required component of demonstrating compliance with the MBTA communities program, has been posted to our website<https://www.mass.gov/info-details/multi-family-zoning-requirement-for-mbta-communities#compliance-model->. This groundbreaking tool plays an important role not only for compliance activities, but also for evaluating existing zoning districts and for strategically planning new or amended zoning districts.

Please read the Compliance Model User Guide and other methodology documentation for instructions about how to use the model, including how to download the GIS land map files, how to delineate districts, and how to input local zoning parameters into the zoning checklist component of the model in an Excel workbook.  In the coming weeks, we will post instructional videos that will walk through more detailed steps in using this new tool.

In the meantime, please send questions to DHCD3A at mass.gov<mailto:DHCD3A at mass.gov> and DHCD staff will provide assistance.  We appreciate your patience as the release of new materials produces a high volume of questions.

Please be on the lookout for additional information about other resources related to this tool such as "office hours" where you can connect with staff for additional assistance.  Finally, stay tuned for additional resources for MBTA communities, such as a Sample By-Law/Ordinance and a Section 3A User Guide.

Best wishes for a safe holiday,
Chris

Chris Kluchman, FAICP
she/her/hers
Deputy Director, Community Services Division
Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD)
100 Cambridge Street, Suite 300
Boston, MA  02114
chris.kluchman at mass.gov<mailto:chris.kluchman at mass.gov>

Please note:  DHCD staff are working remotely, I check email frequently and will respond as soon as possible.

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