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<p class="MsoNormal">MHP is accepting applications for its 3A-TA program, a direct technical assistance program to help MBTA communities comply with the state’s new multifamily zoning requirement (Section 3A of the state’s zoning act).<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">3A-TA can be used to support compliance-related activities such as:
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Identifying district boundaries<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1">
Developing and/or evaluating proposed use and density requirements<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1">
Estimating unit capacity and gross density using DHCD's compliance model<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1">
Drafting zoning amendments<o:p></o:p></li></ul>
<p class="MsoNormal">The application can be found at this link: <a href="https://www.cognitoforms.com/MassachusettsHousingPartnership/MHPMBTACommunitiesTechnicalAssistanceProgram3ATA">
https://www.cognitoforms.com/MassachusettsHousingPartnership/MHPMBTACommunitiesTechnicalAssistanceProgram3ATA</a><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Applications will be accepted through November 10.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">The 3A-TA program is part of MHP’s <a href="https://www.mhp.net/community/complete-neighborhoods-initiative" target="_blank">
<span style="color:#335F82">Complete Neighborhoods Initiative</span></a>, which supports the state's efforts to build more multifamily housing near transit, downtowns, jobs and services.
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<p class="MsoNormal">MHP is currently in the middle of holding a <a href="https://www.mhp.net/news/2022/register-for-mhps-mbta-community-webinar-series" target="_blank">
<span style="color:#335F82">10-part webinar series</span></a> and will be providing additional resources and trainings for MBTA communities throughout the law's two-year compliance period.
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<p class="MsoNormal">For more information about MHP’s 3A-TA program, contact Senior Planner Katy Lacy at
<a href="mailto:klacy@mhp.net" target="_blank"><span style="color:#335F82">klacy@mhp.net</span></a>.
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<p class="MsoNormal">Emma McGurren (she/her)<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Program Assistant for Community Assistance<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Massachusetts Housing Partnership <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">160 Federal Street, Boston, MA 02110<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Main: 617-330-9955<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Email: <a href="mailto:emcgurren@mhp.net">emcgurren@mhp.net</a>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Web: <a href="https://urldefense.com/v3/__http:/www.mhp.net/__;!!CUhgQOZqV7M!y72cZClFiza2bq198nmFu5gxeVCItEbVsqbzjXZkhVSPidw7ylRuM5PNidseH6z3T0HqYkUo4LPkQOk$">
http://www.mhp.net</a><o:p></o:p></p>
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