Land Use & Zoning
A 'cluster development' in Massachusetts zoning allows:
AUnlimited density with no open space requirements
BHouses to be built on smaller lots in exchange for preserving open space elsewhere in the subdivision✓ Correct
CMixed-use development combining residential and commercial
DDensity bonuses for including affordable units
Explanation
Cluster development (or open space residential design) allows houses to be grouped on smaller lots in exchange for setting aside protected open space within the development, preserving natural features and creating community green space.
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