The 12 cities and towns classified as rapid transit communities in the MBTA Communities law, meaning they have at least one subway or trolley stop, must submit draft zoning guidelines to the state by Dec. 31. According to a Bisnow analysis, these communities are in various stages of completion: Some are right on the cusp of full compliance, others are struggling to put forth a plan due to hurdles presented by the state guidelines, and one is pushing back because it doesn’t think it should be part of this group.
Source: 12 Mass. Communities Face Looming Deadline For MBTA Multifamily Plans. Here’s Where They All Stand
