This article explains it pretty well *https://commonwealthmagazine.org/opinion/solving-the-mbta-communities-zoning-puzzle/ <https://commonwealthmagazine.org/opinion/solving-the-mbta-communities-zoning-puzzle/> *
Not trying to scaremonger, only trying to add a dose of reality. This is big. Rob On Mon, Oct 2, 2023 at 8:17 PM John Mendelson <johntmendel...@gmail.com> wrote: > Apologies. Thanks for the clarification. > > John > > On Mon, Oct 2, 2023, 8:16 PM Robert Ahlert <robahl...@gmail.com> wrote: > >> John - “Gross” is the term applied to the formula applied for calculating >> the # of units allowing them to be averaged across the entire subdistrict. >> >> Rob A >> >> >> >> On Mon, Oct 2, 2023 at 7:47 PM John Mendelson <johntmendel...@gmail.com> >> wrote: >> >>> I had the good fortune of attending the tour of Lincoln Woods put on by >>> FOMA yesterday after taking part in the State of the Town Meeting on >>> Saturday. See: >>> >>> https://www.fomalincoln.org/outreach >>> >>> This densely built, multi-family development is anything but "gross." >>> In fact, I think it is quite the opposite and in many ways, represents the >>> best of Lincoln in terms of its ideals, collaborative problem solving, and >>> honoring the town's history of supporting modern, human scale dwellings. >>> >>> Perhaps we should continue to trust the many volunteers who've put so >>> much time in coming up with a terrific solution to both comply with the >>> Housing Choice Act and to honor our history and values rather than to >>> fearmonger with words and images that don't represent the good work and >>> intentions of many residents. >>> >>> John >>> >>> >>> >>> On Mon, Oct 2, 2023, 7:14 PM Sara Mattes <samat...@gmail.com> wrote: >>> >>>> OK-can someone do that for the proposed area in S.Lincoln? >>>> The example offered by Robert Albert was alarming, and certainly NOT >>>> something I would like to see. >>>> Had I had such a visual at SoTT, I would voted for “None of the Above”, >>>> but would have indicated I would support a map that shrank the size of the >>>> S.Lincoln district to focus on the Mall, and maybe Lewis Street, and then >>>> include the Lincoln North + Battle Road Farm to make up the difference. >>>> >>>> Perhaps such modeling as seen in the post could better educate the >>>> likes of me as to what S.Lincoln might look like under each scenario? >>>> >>>> I know the assertion is that this will take decades to build out, and >>>> that is my concern. >>>> >>>> I want to leave Lincoln the wonderful, small town I fell in love with >>>> over 45 years ago. >>>> Yes, there have been and will be changes, but the density and intensity >>>> suggested is not what I would like to visit on future generations. >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> ------ >>>> Sara Mattes >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> On Oct 2, 2023, at 9:49 AM, Don Seltzer <timon...@gmail.com> wrote: >>>> >>>> There is an excellent online tool called Residensity which provides an >>>> interactive map for viewing actual residential density for towns, >>>> neighborhoods, and individual parcels. >>>> https://residensity.mhp.net/ >>>> >>>> Don Seltzer >>>> >>>> On Mon, Oct 2, 2023 at 8:27 AM Robert Ahlert <robahl...@gmail.com> >>>> wrote: >>>> >>>>> Hi all - >>>>> >>>>> As we start to think about what this build out is going to look like, >>>>> it is useful to look at a couple articles that help visualize it. Also, I >>>>> learned that density can be spread across a district or sub-district, only >>>>> the average needs to be 15 units. But with the 36' high maximum in town, >>>>> it will be interesting to see what the designs are. >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> https://mrsc.org/stay-informed/mrsc-insight/april-2017/visualizing-compatible-density >>>>> >>>>> Scroll down in the above and you will get to some ideas about 15 units >>>>> per acre. Given some plots have wetlands, some will have to be higher and >>>>> others lower to make it average out. >>>>> >>>>> This assumes each property owner in the district/sub districts >>>>> sells-out at the same time. If they don't, i guess each developer will >>>>> come up with their own design? >>>>> >>>>> <image.png> >>>>> >>>>> Rob >>>>> >>>>> -- >>>>> *Robert Ahlert* | *781.738.1069* | robahl...@gmail.com >>>>> -- >>>>> The LincolnTalk mailing list. >>>>> To post, send mail to Lincoln@lincolntalk.org. >>>>> Browse the archives at >>>>> https://pairlist9.pair.net/mailman/private/lincoln/. >>>>> Change your subscription settings at >>>>> https://pairlist9.pair.net/mailman/listinfo/lincoln. >>>>> >>>>> -- >>>> The LincolnTalk mailing list. >>>> To post, send mail to Lincoln@lincolntalk.org. >>>> Browse the archives at >>>> https://pairlist9.pair.net/mailman/private/lincoln/. >>>> Change your subscription settings at >>>> https://pairlist9.pair.net/mailman/listinfo/lincoln. >>>> >>>> >>>> -- >>>> The LincolnTalk mailing list. >>>> To post, send mail to Lincoln@lincolntalk.org. >>>> Browse the archives at >>>> https://pairlist9.pair.net/mailman/private/lincoln/. >>>> Change your subscription settings at >>>> https://pairlist9.pair.net/mailman/listinfo/lincoln. >>>> >>>> -- >>> The LincolnTalk mailing list. >>> To post, send mail to Lincoln@lincolntalk.org. >>> 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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