Boston's proposal to rezone downtown for more housing is controversial, with locals fearing it may 'Manhattanize' the city and alter its historic character. While city planning officials advocate for the new regulations to comply with state laws and promote affordable housing, residents express strong opposition, voicing concerns about maintaining Boston’s unique identity. The zoning reviews span five years, and revisions emphasize historic preservation while facilitating growth, proposing height increases and accommodating more affordable residential units. Public hearings have been an integral part of the process, reflecting the community’s diverse opinions on the changes.
To me, this plan represents the 'Manhattanization' of Boston, and am strongly opposed to that happening in a city with a totally different history, character, and size from that of New York.
We believe that the current zoning that we developed accomplishes the goal of PLAN downtown, via the community engagement process, by balancing the needs of growth of downtown while also preserving the historic structures.
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