Developers in Brookline, near Newton, propose a mixed-use housing complex including a hotel and condominiums, with 600 units planned on a 5.4-acre lot. The project has faced community resistance, leading to delays in approval as debates continue regarding its height and density. To expedite development, City Realty has filed for approval under Massachusetts' Chapter 40B housing law to bypass local permitting, emphasizing a need for progress and stating they cannot wait indefinitely for approvals from the town.
City Realty presented a vision for a mixed-use complex in Brookline, including a hotel, condominiums, and nearly 600 housing units on a 5.4 acre site.
The proposal has alarmed neighbors, causing delays in approvals, as discussions continue over the suitable height and density for the development.
City Realty filed to develop under Massachusetts' Chapter 40B, allowing housing construction without town approval, provided 25 percent is affordable.
Cliff Kensington of City Realty emphasized the need for timely decisions and stated, 'We can't wait around forever' for the approval process.
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