The YIMBY movement has a major win in Cambridge, even as many neighbors cry foul
Eliminating single-family zoning was a massive win for those who cheer: "Yes in My Backyard!" Still, skeptics abound.
Cambridge eliminates single-family zoning in historic move
The reform, championed by Councilors Burhan Azeem and Sumbul Siddiqui, is one of the most ambitious changes to any city’s ...
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Cambridge City Council votes to adopt major rezoning plan
Councilor Burhan Azeem argues the measure was a much-needed effort to allow for the development of more multi-family housing in the city.
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Cambridge Eliminates Single-Family Zoning, Allowing 6-Story Apartments Across City
The Cambridge City Council on Monday night voted 8-to-1 to allow apartment buildings of up to four stories on any lot in the city. The law would allow six-story buildings on lots of 5K SF or more if ...
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A win for YIMBYs in Massachusetts
After months of debate, the Cambridge, Massachusetts, City Council Monday night voted 8 to 1 to eliminate single family ...