Re: [LincolnTalk] HCA General Information Video

2023-10-30 Thread Peter Buchthal 
Peter Buchthal 
11:43 AM (27 minutes ago)
to *Margaret*, Barbara, 
I would like to point out that the town will not have any real "sticks" or
tools to cajole a developer into building more affordable units.

As mentioned below, the town could attempt to get state Mass Works grants
to help pay for additional units, BUT, the town can only apply for one such
grant at a time, and it is presumptuous of the HCAWG to think that the town
would not have other high priority projects that are equally or more
important for the community such as building sidewalks for important unsafe
roads within the town.  The HCAWG has also mentioned that the town planned
to apply for a Mass Works grant to help RLF's Lincoln Mall developer
upgrade the Lincoln Woods sewage treatment plant.   So, I'm confused how
this tool will be that effective.

As for spending the town's Affordable Housing Fund to help build additional
affordable units, I do not think that would get us very far.  The town will
have to make developers whole on the difference between market value and
what we consider affordable.  That value will be in the multiple hundreds
of thousands per unit.  Given the size of the fund, we will only have the
ability to subsidize a handful of units across town.  *How many units does
the Affordable Housing Fund think it will be able to afford* with new
condos costing 500-700K+? As a datapoint, Oriole Landing recently sold for
32 Million (for 64 units) or 500K per unit.

I also still don't understand why we are including public parcels such as
the DPW lot into the HCA district.  Once we put a public lot into the HCA
district, the percentage of affordable units is limited to 10%.  With the
town wanting a higher percentage of affordable units,  I have trouble
reconciling the town's wish for increased affordable units and the benefits
of rezoning these public lands at this time.

On Mon, Oct 30, 2023 at 8:57 AM Margaret Olson 
wrote:

> The town has an Affordable Housing Trust and yes increasing the % of
> affordable units at Oriole Landing was one of the recent uses of those
> funds. More information on the Affordable Housing Trust is available here:
> https://www.lincolntown.org/DocumentCenter/View/35223/Affordable-Housing-Trust?bidId=
>
> On Mon, Oct 30, 2023 at 7:48 AM Susanna Szeto  wrote:
>
>> Hi Margaret,
>> On % of affordability, is this the reason why the town paid the developer
>> Civico $1 million dollars?  Or is this the reason at one of the recent
>> board meeting that someone said there should be 2 million dollars in
>> reserve (for what)?
>> Hope you can shed some light on this!  Thank you!
>> Susanna Szeto
>>
>> On Oct 30, 2023, at 7:39 AM, Margaret Olson 
>> wrote:
>>
>> 
>> All of the town presentations are available on the town HCA website:
>> http://www.lincolntown.org/1327/Housing-Choice-Act-Working-Group
>>
>> The recording of the October 24th Planning Board meeting (presentation of
>> new D options) is available here:
>> https://cloud.castus.tv/vod/lincoln/video/653aaa9262e4d80008b6ad96?page=RECENT
>>
>> On 10% affordability: While the 10% is the maximum affordability we can
>> mandate in an HCA zone, the town has a number of tools to increase the
>> number of affordable units when we have an actual proposal from a
>> developer. Our current zoning requires 15%; Oriole Landing is at 25%. Our
>> tools include assistance in getting state grants (no town money) and the
>> town's Affordable Housing fund.
>>
>> Margaret
>>
>> On Sun, Oct 29, 2023 at 10:40 PM Barbara Peskin 
>> wrote:
>>
>>> Dear Lincoln,
>>>
>>> I have lived in Lincoln since 1995. I cherish it. It is unique and
>>> special. It takes care of people and wildlife.
>>>
>>> I have had the privilege of working with some very smart people in
>>> trying to understand HCA.  I hope this video helps us all approach the HCA
>>> Mandate thoughtfully.
>>>
>>> In the end, I hope we continue our commitment to the land and wildlife,
>>> the people who live here now, and that new residents have affordable and
>>> diverse living options, and can live in nature as is our legacy.
>>>
>>> Thank you for watching the 15 minute video.
>>>
>>>
>>> https://drive.google.com/file/d/1L2rRPHPBlelQBx9Jkjco_j95P6kRAzX6/view?usp=drive_link
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> ~
>>> Barbara Peskin
>>>
>>> *My Moments in Nature Photo Gallery: barbarapeskin.com
>>> *
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Re: [LincolnTalk] HCA General Information Video

2023-10-30 Thread Margaret Olson 
The town has an Affordable Housing Trust and yes increasing the % of
affordable units at Oriole Landing was one of the recent uses of those
funds. More information on the Affordable Housing Trust is available here:
https://www.lincolntown.org/DocumentCenter/View/35223/Affordable-Housing-Trust?bidId=

On Mon, Oct 30, 2023 at 7:48 AM Susanna Szeto  wrote:

> Hi Margaret,
> On % of affordability, is this the reason why the town paid the developer
> Civico $1 million dollars?  Or is this the reason at one of the recent
> board meeting that someone said there should be 2 million dollars in
> reserve (for what)?
> Hope you can shed some light on this!  Thank you!
> Susanna Szeto
>
> On Oct 30, 2023, at 7:39 AM, Margaret Olson  wrote:
>
> 
> All of the town presentations are available on the town HCA website:
> http://www.lincolntown.org/1327/Housing-Choice-Act-Working-Group
>
> The recording of the October 24th Planning Board meeting (presentation of
> new D options) is available here:
> https://cloud.castus.tv/vod/lincoln/video/653aaa9262e4d80008b6ad96?page=RECENT
>
> On 10% affordability: While the 10% is the maximum affordability we can
> mandate in an HCA zone, the town has a number of tools to increase the
> number of affordable units when we have an actual proposal from a
> developer. Our current zoning requires 15%; Oriole Landing is at 25%. Our
> tools include assistance in getting state grants (no town money) and the
> town's Affordable Housing fund.
>
> Margaret
>
> On Sun, Oct 29, 2023 at 10:40 PM Barbara Peskin 
> wrote:
>
>> Dear Lincoln,
>>
>> I have lived in Lincoln since 1995. I cherish it. It is unique and
>> special. It takes care of people and wildlife.
>>
>> I have had the privilege of working with some very smart people in
>> trying to understand HCA.  I hope this video helps us all approach the HCA
>> Mandate thoughtfully.
>>
>> In the end, I hope we continue our commitment to the land and wildlife,
>> the people who live here now, and that new residents have affordable and
>> diverse living options, and can live in nature as is our legacy.
>>
>> Thank you for watching the 15 minute video.
>>
>>
>> https://drive.google.com/file/d/1L2rRPHPBlelQBx9Jkjco_j95P6kRAzX6/view?usp=drive_link
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> ~
>> Barbara Peskin
>>
>> *My Moments in Nature Photo Gallery: barbarapeskin.com
>> *
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Re: [LincolnTalk] HCA General Information Video

2023-10-30 Thread Susanna Szeto 
Hi Margaret,On % of affordability, is this the reason why the town paid the developer Civico $1 million dollars?  Or is this the reason at one of the recent board meeting that someone said there should be 2 million dollars in reserve (for what)?Hope you can shed some light on this!  Thank you!Susanna SzetoOn Oct 30, 2023, at 7:39 AM, Margaret Olson  wrote:All of the town presentations are available on the town HCA website: http://www.lincolntown.org/1327/Housing-Choice-Act-Working-GroupThe recording of the October 24th Planning Board meeting (presentation of new D options) is available here: https://cloud.castus.tv/vod/lincoln/video/653aaa9262e4d80008b6ad96?page=RECENTOn 10% affordability: While the 10% is the maximum affordability we can mandate in an HCA zone, the town has a number of tools to increase the number of affordable units when we have an actual proposal from a developer. Our current zoning requires 15%; Oriole Landing is at 25%. Our tools include assistance in getting state grants (no town money) and the town's Affordable Housing fund.MargaretOn Sun, Oct 29, 2023 at 10:40 PM Barbara Peskin  wrote:Dear Lincoln, I have lived in Lincoln since 1995. I cherish it. It is unique and special. It takes care of people and wildlife. I have had the privilege of working with some very smart people in trying to understand HCA.  I hope this video helps us all approach the HCA Mandate thoughtfully. In the end, I hope we continue our commitment to the land and wildlife, the people who live here now, and that new residents have affordable and diverse living options, and can live in nature as is our legacy.Thank you for watching the 15 minute video. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1L2rRPHPBlelQBx9Jkjco_j95P6kRAzX6/view?usp=drive_link~Barbara PeskinMy Moments in Nature Photo Gallery: barbarapeskin.com
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Re: [LincolnTalk] HCA General Information Video

2023-10-30 Thread Bijoy Misra 
Well explained.  I love the grassroot town involvement in planning.
The town is a shelter to a diverse wildlife.  I love the advocacy.
It is their land we have encroached, let us be gentle.
Best regards,
Bijoy Misra


On Sun, Oct 29, 2023 at 10:42 PM Barbara Peskin  wrote:

> Dear Lincoln,
>
> I have lived in Lincoln since 1995. I cherish it. It is unique and
> special. It takes care of people and wildlife.
>
> I have had the privilege of working with some very smart people in
> trying to understand HCA.  I hope this video helps us all approach the HCA
> Mandate thoughtfully.
>
> In the end, I hope we continue our commitment to the land and wildlife,
> the people who live here now, and that new residents have affordable and
> diverse living options, and can live in nature as is our legacy.
>
> Thank you for watching the 15 minute video.
>
>
> https://drive.google.com/file/d/1L2rRPHPBlelQBx9Jkjco_j95P6kRAzX6/view?usp=drive_link
>
>
>
>
> ~
> Barbara Peskin
>
> *My Moments in Nature Photo Gallery: barbarapeskin.com
> *
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Re: [LincolnTalk] HCA General Information Video

2023-10-30 Thread Barbara Peskin 
Thank you, Margaret.

Just to clarify - the video I posted is general information about HCA, what
all the numbers mean, and how to read a modeling chart which I found very
confusing and hard to understand at one of the zooms.

It's different approach to explaining choices. I hope people watch it - it
is 15 minutes.

On Mon, Oct 30, 2023 at 7:39 AM Margaret Olson 
wrote:

> All of the town presentations are available on the town HCA website:
> http://www.lincolntown.org/1327/Housing-Choice-Act-Working-Group
>
> The recording of the October 24th Planning Board meeting (presentation of
> new D options) is available here:
> https://cloud.castus.tv/vod/lincoln/video/653aaa9262e4d80008b6ad96?page=RECENT
>
> On 10% affordability: While the 10% is the maximum affordability we can
> mandate in an HCA zone, the town has a number of tools to increase the
> number of affordable units when we have an actual proposal from a
> developer. Our current zoning requires 15%; Oriole Landing is at 25%. Our
> tools include assistance in getting state grants (no town money) and the
> town's Affordable Housing fund.
>
> Margaret
>
> On Sun, Oct 29, 2023 at 10:40 PM Barbara Peskin 
> wrote:
>
>> Dear Lincoln,
>>
>> I have lived in Lincoln since 1995. I cherish it. It is unique and
>> special. It takes care of people and wildlife.
>>
>> I have had the privilege of working with some very smart people in
>> trying to understand HCA.  I hope this video helps us all approach the HCA
>> Mandate thoughtfully.
>>
>> In the end, I hope we continue our commitment to the land and wildlife,
>> the people who live here now, and that new residents have affordable and
>> diverse living options, and can live in nature as is our legacy.
>>
>> Thank you for watching the 15 minute video.
>>
>>
>> https://drive.google.com/file/d/1L2rRPHPBlelQBx9Jkjco_j95P6kRAzX6/view?usp=drive_link
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> ~
>> Barbara Peskin
>>
>> *My Moments in Nature Photo Gallery: barbarapeskin.com
>> *
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Re: [LincolnTalk] HCA General Information Video

2023-10-30 Thread Margaret Olson 
All of the town presentations are available on the town HCA website:
http://www.lincolntown.org/1327/Housing-Choice-Act-Working-Group

The recording of the October 24th Planning Board meeting (presentation of
new D options) is available here:
https://cloud.castus.tv/vod/lincoln/video/653aaa9262e4d80008b6ad96?page=RECENT

On 10% affordability: While the 10% is the maximum affordability we can
mandate in an HCA zone, the town has a number of tools to increase the
number of affordable units when we have an actual proposal from a
developer. Our current zoning requires 15%; Oriole Landing is at 25%. Our
tools include assistance in getting state grants (no town money) and the
town's Affordable Housing fund.

Margaret

On Sun, Oct 29, 2023 at 10:40 PM Barbara Peskin  wrote:

> Dear Lincoln,
>
> I have lived in Lincoln since 1995. I cherish it. It is unique and
> special. It takes care of people and wildlife.
>
> I have had the privilege of working with some very smart people in
> trying to understand HCA.  I hope this video helps us all approach the HCA
> Mandate thoughtfully.
>
> In the end, I hope we continue our commitment to the land and wildlife,
> the people who live here now, and that new residents have affordable and
> diverse living options, and can live in nature as is our legacy.
>
> Thank you for watching the 15 minute video.
>
>
> https://drive.google.com/file/d/1L2rRPHPBlelQBx9Jkjco_j95P6kRAzX6/view?usp=drive_link
>
>
>
>
> ~
> Barbara Peskin
>
> *My Moments in Nature Photo Gallery: barbarapeskin.com
> *
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[LincolnTalk] HCA General Information Video

2023-10-29 Thread Barbara Peskin 
Dear Lincoln,

I have lived in Lincoln since 1995. I cherish it. It is unique and special.
It takes care of people and wildlife.

I have had the privilege of working with some very smart people in
trying to understand HCA.  I hope this video helps us all approach the HCA
Mandate thoughtfully.

In the end, I hope we continue our commitment to the land and wildlife, the
people who live here now, and that new residents have affordable and
diverse living options, and can live in nature as is our legacy.

Thank you for watching the 15 minute video.

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1L2rRPHPBlelQBx9Jkjco_j95P6kRAzX6/view?usp=drive_link




~
Barbara Peskin

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