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<p>All,</p>
<p>I want to draw your attention to a thoughtful view of the
potential impact of the provisions of the MBTA zoning,
particularly on already dense communities on the MBTA system that
have been making efforts at transit-oriented development. The
article appears in the recent Commonwealth. The author, Charlotte
Kahn, particularly questions ongoing large scale investment in
MBTA communities given the recent assessment by the MBTA of the
climate vulnerability of the system. She makes good points about
looking at development around the state, particularly in less
vulnerable areas, given other proposed investments in public
transit elsewhere.</p>
<p>Have the proponents of these regulations had enough feedback to
provide appropriate modifications? If you have issues, you need to
weigh in by Thursday.<br>
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<p>I hope you find it as thought-provoking as I do.</p>
<p><a class="moz-txt-link-freetext" href="https://commonwealthmagazine.org/opinion/on-second-thought-t-zoning-proposal-needs-a-redo/">https://commonwealthmagazine.org/opinion/on-second-thought-t-zoning-proposal-needs-a-redo/</a></p>
<p>Carolyn<br>
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<p><font size="2">Carolyn Britt, AICP</font></p>
<p><font size="2">Community Investment Associates</font></p>
<p><font size="2">PO Box 235</font></p>
<p><font size="2">Ipswich, MA 01938</font></p>
<p><font size="2">978-356-2164</font><br>
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