[LincolnTalk] housing for my friends, mother and two daughters

My friends, Heather Stewart and her two daughters Savyon and Lilia, need to find new housing. A new place in Lincoln would be ideal because Savyon will be a senior at Lincoln Sudbury Regional next year and Lilia will be in the 8th grade in Lincoln Public Schools. All three are remarkable. Heather

Re: [LincolnTalk] Housing Choice Update: Recap of December 12th Planning Board/HCAWG Meeting

Thank you for the update. Do you also know if this is the case for the HCAWG? -- Sara Mattes > On Dec 17, 2023, at 3:52 PM, Margaret Olson wrote: > > We are planning to have zoom access for the public for meetings that are > in-person for the planning board. > > ‪On Sun, Dec 17, 2023

[LincolnTalk] Housing Choice Update

Thank you to the all the members of the Town and Lincoln Public Schools staff who supported the town boards and committees that presented at Saturday's Special Town Meeting, and who planned and organized all the details that went into the day. Thank you, too, to the volunteers who helped out, to

Re: [LincolnTalk] Housing Choice Act Working Group Update

This Lincoln voting system is so dumb...go electronic and results would be more honest On Wed, Nov 29, 2023, 3:41 PM Jennifer Glass via Lincoln < lincoln@lincolntalk.org> wrote: > 2023 11 29 - Refined Unit/Acre Calculations; Is E Compliant?; *and > Special Town Meeting info!* > >- Here

[LincolnTalk] Housing Choice Act Working Group Update - with added note!

2023 11 29 - Refined Unit/Acre Calculations; Is E Compliant?; and Special Town Meeting info! Here are the maps and updated tables showing the units per acre zoning for each of the four options developed by the Housing Choice Act Working Gr

[LincolnTalk] Housing Choice Act Working Group Update

2023 11 29 - Refined Unit/Acre Calculations; Is E Compliant?; and Special Town Meeting info! Here are the maps and updated tables showing the units per acre zoning for each of the four options developed by the Housing Choice Act Working Gr

Re: [LincolnTalk] Housing Choice FAQs

A bit shorter than the NBER paper is this article that explains how the natural balance of supply and demand in the housing market can be easily muddied by outside forces, specifically

Re: [LincolnTalk] Housing Choice FAQs

Massachusetts law dictates that "The assessors of each city and town shall determine the fair cash valuation of such real property for the purpose of taxation on the first day of January of each year." Best practice woul

Re: [LincolnTalk] Housing Choice FAQs

I think the assessment is supposed to change, but the software won't do a good job for the first year or two. Your property is rezoned. A builder offers you $5 million with the intention of tearing down your house and building a bunch of ugly boxes. (Credit Don Henley for that expression.) You

Re: [LincolnTalk] Housing Choice FAQs

Thank you for providing this information Diana. I understand that in the end what transpires in the future will be fact. My point was that it would be good to have an idea of "potential" tax implications now. This estimate could be accomplished with impact studies of which I do not have knowledge

Re: [LincolnTalk] Housing Choice FAQs

I'd like to know if God exists, but some things we just can't know until they happen (in the case of my question, when I die I guess)! But Google did show me this published journal article and, if I'm reading it correctly, seems to say that restrictive (i.e., single family) land use regulations (i

Re: [LincolnTalk] Housing Choice FAQs

It would be good to know what the potential tax implications are under HCA. Our tax increases are slowly but surely squeezing my family out of town. Regardless of what an annual percentage increase in property values may be, the Commonwealth's levies are capped at two and a half percent unless an

Re: [LincolnTalk] Housing Choice FAQs

If *houses keep being sold... On Tue, Nov 28, 2023 at 9:29 AM DJCP wrote: > You're right, I misread his email. > > But John has picked one line out of a guide - and we don't even know which > one. > > This is from the assessor's website and explains how the town calculates > the assessed value o

Re: [LincolnTalk] Housing Choice FAQs

You're right, I misread his email. But John has picked one line out of a guide - and we don't even know which one. This is from the assessor's website and explains how the town calculates the assessed value of a property: https://www.lincolntown.org/Faq.aspx?QID=84 It is based on property sales,

Re: [LincolnTalk] Housing Choice FAQs

I’m sorry but isn’t that the exact opposite of what John just quoted from a Massachusetts guide for property assessors?Best,WillOn Nov 27, 2023, at 6:39 PM, DJCP wrote:BUt I think the point is that the assessment doesn't change until the 30 units are built. Sure it has more potential value, and s

Re: [LincolnTalk] Housing Choice FAQs

So, we don’t really know the tax implications? -- Sara Mattes > On Nov 27, 2023, at 7:19 PM, Margaret Olson wrote: > > Your assessment is based on two parts: the land value and the building value. > The building value is based on what is there, not what you could > theoretically build.

Re: [LincolnTalk] Housing Choice FAQs

Your assessment is based on two parts: the land value and the building value. The building value is based on what is there, not what you could theoretically build. The conforming lots in town aren't all assessed as if we have the 15,000 square foot mansion we could theoretically build on a 80,000 s

Re: [LincolnTalk] Housing Choice FAQs

I believe what John has quoted suggested “highest and best use” which would consider the zoning in determining “highest and best use.” If this is, in fact, the case then the assessed value would be reflect the maximum build out. -- Sara Mattes > On Nov 27, 2023, at 6:38 PM, DJCP wrote: >

Re: [LincolnTalk] Housing Choice FAQs

BUt I think the point is that the assessment doesn't change until the 30 units are built. Sure it has more potential value, and someone may pay more for it than before the zoning change, but it won't change your actual assessment or tax bill. Diana On Mon, Nov 27, 2023 at 6:25 PM John F. Carr wro

Re: [LincolnTalk] Housing Choice FAQs

I don't think this statement is accurate: "Properties are assessed based on their current use, not on future possible use." Quoting from a Massachusetts guide for property assessors: "Fair cash valuation is based on the highest and best use of the land, which should reflect the applicable zoning,

[LincolnTalk] Housing Choice FAQs

On behalf of the HCAWG Outreach Team, we wish you a relaxing holiday weekend. - Jennifer, Gary, Kathy 2023 11 22 Housing Choice Act Working Group - FAQs What is Option E? A group of residents submitted an option that was reviewed at the November 21st Housing Choice Act Working Group (HCAWG) meet

[LincolnTalk] Housing wanted

Hi Lincoln community, The sweet spot for housing is anywhere towards Harvard, as this is where the native plant nursery is. If you know of anyone looking to participate in below’s description, or know of a single dwelling, please email me below. Opportunity to create / participate in building an in

[LincolnTalk] Housing Choice Vote @ December 2nd Special Town Meeting!

Housing Choice Vote @ December 2nd Special Town Meeting! At its Monday meeting, the Select Board voted to add a Housing Choice zoning vote to the Special Town Meeting warrant. What does that mean? The Housing Choice Act Working Group (HCAWG) has developed multiple rezoning options that will

[LincolnTalk] Housing Choice Vote @ December 2nd Special Town Meeting!

Housing Choice Vote @ December 2nd Special Town Meeting! At its Monday meeting, the Select Board voted to add a Housing Choice zoning vote to the Special Town Meeting warrant. What does that mean? The Housing Choice Act Working Group (HCAWG) has developed multiple rezoning options that will

Re: [LincolnTalk] Housing Choice Act and Exclusionary Zoning Report-the HAC will make us even more exclusive.

t;misra.bi...@gmail.com> Cc: Listserv Listserv <lincoln@lincolntalk.org> Subject: Re: [LincolnTalk] Housing Choice Act and Exclusionary Zoning Report-the HAC will make us even more exclusive.       On Sun, Nov 12, 2023 at 3:59 PM Bijoy Misra <misra.bi...@gmail.com> wrote: ... The ov

Re: [LincolnTalk] Housing Choice Act and Exclusionary Zoning Report-the HAC will make us even more exclusive.

Can you please cite what is substantiated and by what means? On Mon, Nov 13, 2023 at 10:12 AM Bob Kupperstein wrote: > > > On Sun, Nov 12, 2023 at 3:59 PM Bijoy Misra wrote: > >> ... *The overwhelming voice is to exclude the Lincoln* >> *station area until a full analysis is done.* >> > ... > >

Re: [LincolnTalk] Housing Choice Act and Exclusionary Zoning Report-the HAC will make us even more exclusive.

Is  RLF nearing  bankruptcy? It sure feels that way...Hence this urgency to rezone the town center.  This is not "just a zoning change"...Let's be real here...  Most, if not all rezoning ends with major building.  This is not about climate change or to "fix" the housing crisis... sadly, this is

Re: [LincolnTalk] Housing Choice Act and Exclusionary Zoning Report-the HAC will make us even more exclusive.

l be found on Dec 2, though maybe I’m wrong— > > Larry Buell > > Tower Road > > > > *From:* Lincoln *On Behalf Of *Bob > Kupperstein > *Sent:* Monday, November 13, 2023 10:12 AM > *To:* Bijoy Misra > *Cc:* Listserv Listserv > *Subject:* Re: [LincolnTalk] Housing Ch

Re: [LincolnTalk] Housing Choice Act and Exclusionary Zoning Report-the HAC will make us even more exclusive.

Not so, I think it will be found on Dec 2, though maybe I’m wrong— Larry Buell Tower Road From: Lincoln On Behalf Of Bob Kupperstein Sent: Monday, November 13, 2023 10:12 AM To: Bijoy Misra Cc: Listserv Listserv Subject: Re: [LincolnTalk] Housing Choice Act and Exclusionary Zoning Report-the

Re: [LincolnTalk] Housing Choice Act and Exclusionary Zoning Report-the HAC will make us even more exclusive.

On Sun, Nov 12, 2023 at 3:59 PM Bijoy Misra wrote: > ... *The overwhelming voice is to exclude the Lincoln* > *station area until a full analysis is done.* > ... > Best regards, > Bijoy Misra > > I believe this to be completely unsubstantiated. It may be the view of the loudest/most persistent

Re: [LincolnTalk] Housing Choice Act and Exclusionary Zoning Report-the HAC will make us even more exclusive.

Could anyone on the Planning Board and/or HCAWG disclose what percentage of commercial will be required in the Mandatory Mixed Use district? What percentage of a building and/or lot will be required to be commercial? Would commercial parking count towards the maximum commercial % lot coverage, or

Re: [LincolnTalk] Housing Choice Act and Exclusionary Zoning Report-the HAC will make us even more exclusive.

t;>>> is so important that the Mall redevelopment goes through Town Meeting. >>>>>> >>>>>> It is also important to puncture the myth that building units at >>>>>> Lincoln Station would do much to boost the commercial prospects of the >

Re: [LincolnTalk] Housing Choice Act and Exclusionary Zoning Report-the HAC will make us even more exclusive.

Why on earth would we want people from other towns flocking to Lincoln for their groceries?? The beauty of Lincoln's current commercial area is it provides just what the town needs, and not more. This is an environmentally sound model, if not one for thriving capitalism. Lincoln's affordable housin

Re: [LincolnTalk] Housing Choice Act and Exclusionary Zoning Report-the HAC will make us even more exclusive.

Everyone is sympathetic to housing and new people. The issue is where to build. The overwhelming voice is to exclude the Lincoln station area until a full analysis is done. Congestion, transport and environment are the issues. Hence the appeal is for distributed housing. To sell the Lincoln st

Re: [LincolnTalk] Housing Choice Act and Exclusionary Zoning Report-the HAC will make us even more exclusive.

w/65765/Lincoln-Station-Planning-Study-3-27-2014bwfinal> >>>- 2,500 sq ft of commercial space per 100 units is probably a very >>>optimistic number. The Study assumed that the leakage (% of convenience >>>buys by residents that happen outside of Lincoln Station) wou

Re: [LincolnTalk] Housing Choice Act and Exclusionary Zoning Report-the HAC will make us even more exclusive.

It is Mandatory to have retail… however the representative for the Mall, Michelle Barnes, clearly stated during Wednesday’s meeting that the commercial component would be *smaller* than it is currently because the RLF’s main goal is to “derisk” the mall. And it was explained that residential proper

Re: [LincolnTalk] Housing Choice Act and Exclusionary Zoning Report-the HAC will make us even more exclusive.

The proposed zoning for the mall has a mandatory retail component. On Sun, Nov 12, 2023 at 2:13 PM Sara Mattes wrote: > So, are we now giving up retail at the mall? > > -- > Sara Mattes > > > > > On Nov 12, 2023, at 2:08 PM, Rich Rosenbaum wrote: > > Given the history of businesses leaving

Re: [LincolnTalk] Housing Choice Act and Exclusionary Zoning Report-the HAC will make us even more exclusive.

would do much to boost the commercial prospects of the >>>>> area: >>>>> >>>>>- The Planning Board released a Lincoln Station Planning Study in >>>>>2014. The study concluded that each 100 units added would only support >>&g

Re: [LincolnTalk] Housing Choice Act and Exclusionary Zoning Report-the HAC will make us even more exclusive.

f space. For reference, Donelan's footprint is 20,387 sq >>>> ft. >>>> Study here >>>> >>>> <https://www.lincolntown.org/DocumentCenter/View/65765/Lincoln-Station-Planning-Study-3-27-2014bwfinal> >>>>- 2,500 sq ft of co

Re: [LincolnTalk] Housing Choice Act and Exclusionary Zoning Report-the HAC will make us even more exclusive.

So, are we now giving up retail at the mall? -- Sara Mattes > On Nov 12, 2023, at 2:08 PM, Rich Rosenbaum wrote: > > Given the history of businesses leaving the mall, $165k seems to be a thin > margin for predicting future rental profitability. > > It might be noted that rental income

Re: [LincolnTalk] Housing Choice Act and Exclusionary Zoning Report-the HAC will make us even more exclusive.

Given the history of businesses leaving the mall, $165k seems to be a thin margin for predicting future rental profitability. It might be noted that rental income is only part of the RLF financials. Their overall net seems to be $212,000 for 2022 and -$251,431 (loss) for the prior year. That doesn

Re: [LincolnTalk] Housing Choice Act and Exclusionary Zoning Report-the HAC will make us even more exclusive.

ber. The Study assumed that the leakage (% of convenience >>>buys by residents that happen outside of Lincoln Station) would come down >>>from 80% to 50%. If we use the actual 80% leakage, those 100 units would >>>only support 1,000 sq ft of space. >>>- In

Re: [LincolnTalk] Housing Choice Act and Exclusionary Zoning Report-the HAC will make us even more exclusive.

To me it seems that there are a number of methodological limitations to the survey. It is hard to tell from the report but it implies that somewhat less that 70 Lincoln residents were surveyed. Less than 10 a day does not seem representative. It was also noted that it partially overlapped a school

Re: [LincolnTalk] Housing Choice Act and Exclusionary Zoning Report-the HAC will make us even more exclusive.

side of Lincoln Station) would come down >>from 80% to 50%. If we use the actual 80% leakage, those 100 units would >>only support 1,000 sq ft of space. >>- In all likelihood the leakage is actually higher than 80% today >>given the increased penetration of o

Re: [LincolnTalk] Housing Choice Act and Exclusionary Zoning Report-the HAC will make us even more exclusive.

ntCenter/View/65765/Lincoln-Station-Planning-Study-3-27-2014bwfinal> >>>- 2,500 sq ft of commercial space per 100 units is probably a very >>>optimistic number. The Study assumed that the leakage (% of convenience >>>buys by residents that happen outside of L

Re: [LincolnTalk] Housing Choice Act and Exclusionary Zoning Report-the HAC will make us even more exclusive.

ects of the >>>>> area: >>>>> >>>>>- The Planning Board released a Lincoln Station Planning Study in >>>>>2014. The study concluded that each 100 units added would only support >>>>>2,500 sq ft of space. For

Re: [LincolnTalk] Housing Choice Act and Exclusionary Zoning Report-the HAC will make us even more exclusive.

t;>>>2,500 sq ft of space. For reference, Donelan's footprint is 20,387 sq >>>> ft. >>>>Study here >>>> >>>> <https://www.lincolntown.org/DocumentCenter/View/65765/Lincoln-Station-Planning-Study-3-27-2014bwfinal> >&

Re: [LincolnTalk] Housing Choice Act and Exclusionary Zoning Report-the HAC will make us even more exclusive.

tic number. The Study assumed that the leakage (% of convenience >>>buys by residents that happen outside of Lincoln Station) would come down >>>from 80% to 50%. If we use the actual 80% leakage, those 100 units would >>>only support 1,000 sq ft of space. >

Re: [LincolnTalk] Housing Choice Act and Exclusionary Zoning Report-the HAC will make us even more exclusive.

bly a very >>optimistic number. The Study assumed that the leakage (% of convenience >>buys by residents that happen outside of Lincoln Station) would come down >>from 80% to 50%. If we use the actual 80% leakage, those 100 units would >>only support 1,000 sq ft o

Re: [LincolnTalk] Housing Choice Act and Exclusionary Zoning Report-the HAC will make us even more exclusive.

The town has been working on this for 18 months. Diffuse options were considered, but the overwhelming voices back when the options were being first formulated said to concentrate everything in town center. And I am willing to bet that is still true. To me, it seems that a small but vocal group o

Re: [LincolnTalk] Housing Choice Act and Exclusionary Zoning Report-the HAC will make us even more exclusive.

hood the leakage is actually higher than 80% today given the increased penetration of online sales in the nine years elapsed. From: DJCP mailto:djcp0...@gmail.com>> Date: Sun, Nov 12, 2023 at 08:14 Subject: Re: [LincolnTalk] Housing Choice Act and Exclusionary Zoning Report-the HAC will m

Re: [LincolnTalk] Housing Choice Act and Exclusionary Zoning Report-the HAC will make us even more exclusive.

s that happen outside of Lincoln Station) would come down >from 80% to 50%. If we use the actual 80% leakage, those 100 units would >only support 1,000 sq ft of space. >- In all likelihood the leakage is actually higher than 80% today >given the increased penetration of onli

Re: [LincolnTalk] Housing Choice Act and Exclusionary Zoning Report-the HAC will make us even more exclusive.

First, I did not say I wanted people from other towns flocking here. I said the opposite. Second, I would love to maintain the rural character of Lincoln, too, but the fact is we have a severe housing shortage not just in Massachusetts but across the country. Families who work full time, multiple

Re: [LincolnTalk] Housing Choice Act and Exclusionary Zoning Report-the HAC will make us even more exclusive.

oday given the increased penetration of online sales in the nine years elapsed. From: DJCP > Date: Sun, Nov 12, 2023 at 08:14 > Subject: Re: [LincolnTalk] Housing Choice Act and Exclusionary Zoning > Report-the HAC will make us even more exclusive. > To: Listserv Listserv > >

Re: [LincolnTalk] Housing Choice Act and Exclusionary Zoning Report-the HAC will make us even more exclusive.

The best way to make sure commercial stays commercial is to make the businesses viable and the best way to do that is to make sure there are people shopping there. Sorry but people from other towns are not flocking to Lincoln to buy $10 pints of strawberries from Donelans. And I've only been here 5

Re: [LincolnTalk] Housing Choice Act and Exclusionary Zoning Report-the HAC will make us even more exclusive.

Along similar lines, how can the town ensure commercial space stays commercial as the new owners could easily decide to raise very high or not renew any commercial lease in order to build more luxury residential units by right as long as the project has unused housing units within the zoning allotm

Re: [LincolnTalk] Housing Choice Act and Exclusionary Zoning Report-the HAC will make us even more exclusive.

How can the RLF guarantee that any particular commercial space will remain once they sell the land to Civico? Are they planning to include a requirement for a supermarket in the deed? Anything else would just be a "recommendation". On Fri, Nov 10, 2023 at 6:09 PM Margo Fisher-Martin < margo.fisher

Re: [LincolnTalk] Housing Choice Act and Exclusionary Zoning Report-the HAC will make us even more exclusive.

There is a difference between the statement that Donelan's will remain after the *initial *mall redevelopment, and what may happen after that. Thus far it sounds like the RLF ground lease is far from guaranteed. What is going to happen once the RLF is out of the picture and CIVICO decides to redeve

Re: [LincolnTalk] Housing Choice Act and Exclusionary Zoning Report-the HAC will make us even more exclusive.

Hi All, We know that a zoning change does not “dictate” that anything be built or changed, but we also know that major changes WILL happen in Lincoln, should this pass. Do any of you remember many years ago when zoning changes were made that impacted any changes an owner could make (as much as a b

Re: [LincolnTalk] Housing Choice Act and Exclusionary Zoning Report-the HAC will make us even more exclusive.

Michelle Barnes from the RLF can confirm, but I believe Donelan's will remain after the mall redevelopment. A reminder: zoning affects what the property owner has a right to do with their property. It does not dictate that anything be built or changed. On Fri, Nov 10, 2023 at 4:38 PM Terri via Li

Re: [LincolnTalk] housing for the mall

go a long way in alleviating > residents' concerns. > > > >> >> -- Forwarded message - >> From: John Kimball >> Date: Fri, Nov 10, 2023 at 08:09 >> Subject: [LincolnTalk] housing for the mall >> To: lincolntalk >> >> >&

Re: [LincolnTalk] Housing Choice Act and Exclusionary Zoning Report-the HAC will make us even more exclusive.

Hi all, If I am reading  the rezoning plans correctly the  Reduction in retail includes eliminating Donelans and the  Bank.Is this correct?    Theresa K On Friday, November 10, 2023 at 11:25:26 AM EST, Sara Mattes wrote: Is the alternative for the nation area to fill it with dense

Re: [LincolnTalk] Housing Choice Act and Exclusionary Zoning Report

Thank you for your comments and for sharing the link to the exclusionary zoning report. MA clearly needs more housing. The HCA will contribute more exclusionary housing in the form of condos priced out of reach for many. How do expensive condos serve current needs? Lincoln has a history of creative

Re: [LincolnTalk] housing for the mall

s. Being able to see actual plans would go a long way in alleviating residents' concerns. > > -- Forwarded message - > From: John Kimball > Date: Fri, Nov 10, 2023 at 08:09 > Subject: [LincolnTalk] housing for the mall > To: lincolntalk > > > I

Re: [LincolnTalk] Housing Choice Act and Exclusionary Zoning Report-the HAC will make us even more exclusive.

Is the alternative for the nation area to fill it with dense housing, while we are told there will be reduction in retail? And, that housing will only reflect the wealth gap-only 10% affordable, and the rest, high-end? What happened to the concept of a “vibrant commercial center?” What happened

[LincolnTalk] Housing Choice Act and Exclusionary Zoning Report

Hello LincolnTalkers, During the discussion on the Zoom forum hosted by the HCAWG on Wednesday evening, I mentioned the recently released report on the history of exclusionary zoning in the Boston area. And also, for those of you who couldn’t stay to see it following the Wednesday morning foru

Re: [LincolnTalk] Housing Choice Act Community Forums - Slides & Recording

Thanks to Jennifer and all those who presented, Special thanks to the over 200 who zoomed in-it was “lively!” -- Sara Mattes > On Nov 10, 2023, at 8:48 AM, Jennifer Glass via Lincoln > wrote: > > Good morning! > > The two Housing Choice Act community forums on Wednesday, November 8th

[LincolnTalk] Housing Choice Act Community Forums - Slides & Recording

Good morning! The two Housing Choice Act community forums on Wednesday, November 8th were well very attended. Thank you to all who participated! The slides that were presented are here , the link to the evening Zoom session is here

[LincolnTalk] housing for the mall

I strongly support the plans of the RLF to show their plans for housing at the mall. That should counter some of the fear mongering on that subject. I would also encourage the RLF to be more public about their operations generally. -- The LincolnTalk mailing list. To post, send mail to Lincoln@l

Re: [LincolnTalk] Housing and wildlife

Wow. Thank you deb! Kind Regards, Scott Clary 617-968-5769 Sent from a mobile device - please excuse typos and errors On Fri, Oct 27, 2023, 9:10 AM Deborah Howe via Lincoln < lincoln@lincolntalk.org> wrote: > Hi, Lincoln -- > > I'm writing in a private capacity here. > > I really appreciate al

[LincolnTalk] Housing and wildlife

Hi, Lincoln -- I'm writing in a private capacity here. I really appreciate all the work done to date on the HCA issues; those involved have done a tremendous amount to create and present development options. And I also think that the town as a whole -- not simply the Planning Dept, or HCAWG, or

Re: [LincolnTalk] Housing Choice public dates

Adding to the conversation is this current update on the issue at the state level: https://www.nbcboston.com/news/local/healey-to-unveil-4-1-billion-affordable-housing-act-aimed-at-increasing-production-lowering-costs/3163488/ jfu...@comcast.net 617 835 3087 (C) __o _'\ <, ..(•) / (•

[LincolnTalk] Housing Choice public dates

Hi, Lincoln Talkers ~ Rezoning parts of Lincoln to allow 635 new housing units is a big deal, and will affect every Lincoln resident’s experience of the town. Jennifer Glass’s post here in LT about the Housing Choice Act is a useful primer; to learn more about the issues, consider attending th

[LincolnTalk] Housing Choice Act - Codman/Lincoln Road

There is no question there are many reasons to live in the center of town, but, what kind of housing will the developer who built Oriole Landing provide? Is it affordable if the rent is between $4,000-$8,000? It is wonderful that people who live in the center of town can get to do all of the

Re: [LincolnTalk] Housing Choice/Codman Corner Road

Staci, thank you for your thoughtful and inspiring explanation. Joan On Fri, Oct 13, 2023, 8:13 PM Staci Montori wrote: > Hi Susanna, > > My understanding is that the first SLIPC working group looked at rezoning > an 'out of the way' area, the Green Ridge/"Flying Nun" condo area. There > was a h

[LincolnTalk] Housing Choice/Codman Corner Road

Hi Susanna, My understanding is that the first SLIPC working group looked at rezoning an 'out of the way' area, the Green Ridge/"Flying Nun" condo area. There was a huge amount of residential resistance against this proposal. Residents and neighbors were concerned that many of the people renting a

Re: [LincolnTalk] Housing Choice Act

1000% agree with Allen and just add that any other Options we consider D, E, F, etc need to have enough distinction in them and pros/cons need to be fairly developed. Traffic impact for each option D, E, F should be paid for if necessary to get an objective understanding of those impacts. Rob On

Re: [LincolnTalk] Housing Choice Act

The Planning Board is correct in that a detailed traffic study is not possible without a known quantity for use as a model - i.e., a development proposal. But, we don’t need a detailed study. Many of these challenges have troubled us for years and are already well known (and/or easy to foresee

[LincolnTalk] Housing Choice Act

I am largely in favor of the recommendations from the HCA study committee. But I did not like Planning Board‘s response to traffic issues. Usually, she said, they deal with traffic issues case by case basis, as the developments before the planning board. In this case, however, the Town is openin

Re: [LincolnTalk] Housing

Thank You Don. Well said! Theresa Kafina Sent from my iPhone > On Oct 9, 2023, at 6:41 PM, Donald Seckler wrote: > > Thanks, Bob, for your direct and well reasoned contribution to the housing > debate. The idea that people of modest means need to walk to the T makes as > much sense as sayi

[LincolnTalk] Housing

Thanks, Bob, for your direct and well reasoned contribution to the housing debate. The idea that people of modest means need to walk to the T makes as much sense as saying that they need housing close to a sports bar so they can watch TV. In our country most people who want them own televisions,

[LincolnTalk] Housing Choice Act Presentation

Hello all, The Planning Board will be hosting the Housing Choice Act Working Group for a presentation on the Housing Choice Act and pathways to compliance on Tuesday evening September 26th. You are welcome to attend and ask questions. The presentation is scheduled to begin at 7:20pm. You can

[LincolnTalk] Housing for a mother and two children

Does anyone have housing available for a mother and two children? An accessory apartment would be fine. Two BR preferred. Short term is workable, prefer longer term. Please text or Email Frank O Clark 978 502 0022 frank.cl...@gmail.com -- The LincolnTalk mailing list. To post, send mail to Linc

[LincolnTalk] Housing Choice Act Working Group meets on Tuesday! (ALSO: Save the date for State of the Town on September 30th!)

The HCAWG will meet on Tuesday, August 22nd at 9:00 AM via Zoom. The agenda and zoom link can be found here: https://www.lincolntown.org/Calendar.aspx?EID=11311 Also, a new set of FAQs has been published on the HCAWG web page. They reflect questions that were raised during public forums in June

Re: [LincolnTalk] Housing CHOICE Act (HCA)

Thank you for your clarity Garrick -- 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.

Re: [LincolnTalk] Housing CHOICE Act (HCA)

02...@aol.com>> > Date: Fri, Jul 28, 2023, 4:10 PM > Subject: Re: [LincolnTalk] Housing CHOICE Act (HCA) > To: Garrick Niemiec <mailto:garrickniemiec...@gmail.com>> > > > Hi there seems to be not much choice in choice act. Why doesn't Boston insist > on

[LincolnTalk] Housing CHOICE Act (HCA)

What does CHOICE mean in this case? -- 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.

[LincolnTalk] Housing Choice Working Group meets on Friday

The Housing Choice Act Working Group is meeting virtually tomorrow (Friday) morning at 9:30am. The agenda and Zoom link are here: http://www.lincolntown.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06302023-5116 - Jennifer -- The LincolnTalk mailing list. To post, send mail to Lincoln@lincolntalk.org.

[LincolnTalk] Housing wanted

Please let me know if you are aware of a situation in the towns listed below: Mature female seeks conscious minded housing situation. No smoking (of any kind), alcohol or drugs. Prefers living in natural surroundings in Harvard, Bolton, Stow, Hudson, West Acton, Maynard. Enjoys community livi

[LincolnTalk] Housing wanted

A young couple who have worked for me are looking for housing in the LIncoln, Weston, Waltham,. Sudbury, Wayland, Framingham area. They are very reliable .honest and very trustworthy . They can pay up to $2500 a month. They have one quiet dog and would love someplace with a back yard if possibl

Re: [LincolnTalk] Housing Choice Act - discussion of financial implications

changes to the town’s environment are the direction we want to go. Best regards, Mark From: David Cuetos Sent: Wednesday, March 22, 2023 4:23 PM To: Lincoln Talk Subject: [LincolnTalk] Housing Choice Act - discussion of financial implications Dear fellow town residents, The

Re: [LincolnTalk] Housing Choice Act - discussion of financial implications

On Wed, Mar 22, 2023 at 7:05 PM David Cuetos wrote: > > If people have in-the-weeds questions about the model, I would prefer to > address those via private email to spare everyone else (Andy Wang I am > looking at you 😊). > You sass'n me, man? Cause this is all very straightforward and I have

[LincolnTalk] Housing Choice Act - discussion of financial implications

Dear fellow town residents, The town faces an important decision as it confronts the Housing Choice Act (HCA). *While the law tries to address a real housing shortage problem in the Greater Boston area, its one-size-fits-all character could cause serious undesirable consequences for small commun

[LincolnTalk] Housing in Lincoln and the HCA-Affordability and the Public Good

Rachel's comment assumes that developers have large multi-acre lots. That will not always be true. For example, consider Lewis Street. The majority of lots on Lewis Street are smaller than a half acre. if Lewis St. were rezoned to 15 units/acre, developers of these small lots could easily op

Re: [LincolnTalk] Housing in Lincoln and the HCA-Affordability and the Public Good

This is good news (the expanded service)…if it comes to pass. The T has been making a lot of promises, but the trains still crawl, new (reliable) cars have yet to be delivered…and on and on. I won’t hold my breath, but will be delighted to find my pessimism has no basis. -- Sara Mat

Re: [LincolnTalk] Housing in Lincoln and the HCA-Affordability and the Public Good

Sara, We have in fact seen improved service since late 2019 around when the pandemic began. Although overall ridership has declined about 29% , weekend ridership now exceeds pre-pandemic numbers

Re: [LincolnTalk] Housing in Lincoln and the HCA-Affordability and the Public Good

The lack of safe, reliable service in the Boston metro area has not been due to lack of demand. It is due to inept management and lack of serious investment over decades. -- Sara Mattes > On Mar 19, 2023, at 5:18 PM, Sara Lupkas wrote: > > Speaking to your 3rd point, "public transit wou

Re: [LincolnTalk] Housing in Lincoln and the HCA-Affordability and the Public Good

Speaking to your 3rd point, "public transit would be an important resource for the greater good if it were reliable, regular and affordable service. It is not." It's not because there is not a level of demand for it. With more development, more riders would lead to economies of scale that we just d

Re: [LincolnTalk] Housing in Lincoln and the HCA-Affordability and the Public Good

1) If the government was interested in truly committing to public transit, it would place more resources there. Instead, we have seen a steady decline in service, with a few exceptions. In addition, there is a misunderstanding that service is linked to compliance with the HCA. It is not. 2) B

Re: [LincolnTalk] Housing in Lincoln and the HCA

The HCA, to me at least, is the state government saying to MBTA communities, "if you want to have public transit, you have to make the area around the station walkable for residents and with zoning that forces greener, and hopefully, more affordable housing. It is the government saying to communit

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