Land Use & Zoning
Massachusetts 'inclusionary zoning' requires:
AAll zoning to include industrial uses
BNew residential developments (over a certain size) to include a percentage of affordable units✓ Correct
CAll neighborhoods to allow mixed uses
DAll developments to include public parking
Explanation
Inclusionary zoning requires that new residential developments (typically those exceeding a minimum number of units) include a percentage (often 10-15%) of affordable housing units for low- and moderate-income households.
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