Land Use & Zoning
A Massachusetts municipality establishes a 'downtown revitalization district' with relaxed parking requirements and higher density allowances. This is an example of:
AExclusionary zoning
BIncentive zoning designed to promote economic development and housing in a specific area✓ Correct
CIllegal spot zoning
DA Chapter 40B project
Explanation
A downtown revitalization district uses incentive zoning to encourage investment and development in underutilized urban areas by relaxing restrictions (parking, density) that would otherwise prevent economically viable projects.
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