Dear Subscriber:
Thank you for updating your library with the 2021 edition of
Boston Zoning: A Lawyer's Handbook
, an up-to-date source of fast, accurate, and practical answers to your questions.
Included in this latest update are important developments on a wide range of topics in zoning practice, including
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statutory amendments increasing the city's authority to pursue affordable housing policies, including changes to the linkage program and the inclusionary development program as well as modifications to the procedures applicable to the city's zoning commission;
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an update on citywide planning efforts as reflected in Imagine Boston 2030;
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developments in planning related to the Raymond L. Flynn Marine Park, located along the South Boston waterfront;
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an extensive discussion of ongoing planning for a coastal flood resilience overlay district (CFROD);
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revisions to the guidelines for parking freeze zones;
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a settlement agreement between the city and Airbnb with respect to registration requirements for short-term rentals; and
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developments in the regulation of private dormitories.
We trust you will find the 2021 edition of
Boston Zoning: A Lawyer's Handbook
a valuable resource, as we at MCLE continue our efforts to bring you the latest solutions to the issues you face in your practice.
Very truly yours,
John M. Lawlor, Esq.,
MCLE Publications Attorney
