Land Use & Zoning
Massachusetts MBTA Communities Law (Chapter 40A, Section 3A) requires:
AAll towns to build new MBTA stations
BMBTA-served communities to zone at least one area for multi-family housing near transit✓ Correct
CAll commercial properties near transit to provide MBTA pass programs
DOnly Boston to allow dense development
Explanation
Massachusetts Section 3A (MBTA Communities Act) requires communities served by the MBTA to have at least one zoning district of reasonable size near transit that allows multi-family housing as of right, promoting housing production near transit.
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