The challenge we are all grappling with how best to balance what might appear to be competing elements of the complete vision statement and the challenges the HCA presents.
TOWN OF LINCOLN MASSACHUSETTS Lincoln is a town that cherishes its rural, agricultural character, it’s small town heritage, its open space, and its historical legacy. The town is committed to: Achieving a balance between preserving these values while making reasonable provision for citizens’ safety and convenience: Fostering economic, racial/ethnic and age diversity among its citizenry through its educational, housing, and other public policy; Excellence in its public educational system; The Town Meeting form of government and the traditions of civic leadership and volunteer public service. ------ Sara Mattes > On Nov 7, 2023, at 4:53 PM, Jennifer Glass via Lincoln > <[email protected]> wrote: > > Good evening, > > A number of people have contacted the HCAWG, Planning Board, and Select Board > with questions about the Housing Choice Act in general and specifics of the > options in particular. Here is a list of questions from several people. > Before addressing them, a reminder of the principles the HCAWG has used > throughout this effort: > The Town’s Vision Statement: “Fostering economic, racial, ethnic, and age > diversity among its citizenry through its educational, housing and other > public policy.” > Rezone near public transportation and town amenities > Codify work Lincoln has done to develop multi-family housing over the decades. > Lay the groundwork for housing options to meet the needs of young adults, > families, our local workforce, and those ready to downsize. > Support and maintain our small commercial center. > Promote decarbonization and climate change adaptation by rezoning near > transportation and amenities. > Proactively tailor zoning to fit Lincoln’s unique character. > Keep Lincoln eligible for numerous housing, infrastructure, transportation, > and sustainability related grants that will help us achieve town goals while > mitigating the impact on property taxes. > > Answers to the questions are here: > https://www.lincolntown.org/DocumentCenter/View/85222/2023-11-07-Compiled-Questions?bidId= > > - HCAWG outreach > -- > The LincolnTalk mailing list. > To post, send mail to [email protected] > <mailto:[email protected]>. > Browse the archives at https://pairlist9.pair.net/mailman/private/lincoln/. > Change your subscription settings at > https://pairlist9.pair.net/mailman/listinfo/lincoln.
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