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Aerial view of Newton, Massachusetts.

Newton Passes Upzoning to Comply With MBTA Communities Act

The Massachusetts city will permit multifamily housing in some of its ‘village centers’ to comply with state law.

December 10, 2023 - Mass Live

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Newly Approved Development Sets New Standard in Boston Suburb

The Upper Falls neighborhood in Newton, Massachusetts will be gaining a large, mixed-use neighbor.

December 4, 2019 - The Boston Globe

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Zoning Code Rewrite Paused in Newton, Massachusetts

The mayor of Newton says the city's planning department is stretched too thin, with several ordinances and large development proposals in the works.

April 4, 2019 - The Boston Globe

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15 Cities, 1 Mission: Build More Housing

A coalition of 15 cities in the Boston area agreed to rapidly build new housing to relieve pressure on the regional housing market.

October 4, 2018 - The Boston Globe

Mayor Proposes Ambitious Housing Plan for Newton, Massachusetts

Mayor Setti Warren has a vision for his city that includes the opportunities that brought his parents to live in the city. That means more housing, affordable to various levels of income.

June 25, 2016 - The Boston Globe

Development Debate Draws Political Lines in Massachusetts

A Boston Globe columnist comes down strongly in favor of a mixed-use project in a Boston suburb, and laments the obstacles facing smart growth in this and other, similar, communities.

December 9, 2015 - The Boston Globe

The Surprising Demographics of Gun Ownership

You've seen the news reports of skyrocketing gun sales due to the possibility of tightened gun restrictions in the wake of the Newtown, CT tragedy; yet the headlines of vocal opposition to gun control belie America's declining gun ownership rate.

March 12, 2013 - The New York Times

Could Fortress-Like Schools Prevent Shootings?

The mass shooting at Newton, Connecticut brought gun control, violence in TV and video games, and mental health care to the forefront of a national debate. As talk turns to school design, architects consider the tradeoffs of fortress-like schools.

January 2, 2013 - Architectural Record

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