Allston-brighton interim planning overlay district
Published: 1987
Language: eng
Number of pages: 23
Subjects: Growth Policy; Amendments; Zoning Codes; Interim Planning Overlay District (IPOD); Housing; Proposals; Zoning; Community development; Planning; Allston / Brighton; Open spaces; Parking; Economic policy; Land use; Boston Zoning Code
Other titles: Text amendment no. 93 [ to the Boston zoning code ].
Description: ...effective August 18, 1987, this Boston Zoning Code amendment's purpose is to "... implement interim planning standards and to facilitate the comprehensive planning and rezoning of the Allston-Brighton neighborhood; to manage the future development of Allston-Brighton for the use and benefit of the inhabitants of Allston-Brighton and of Boston; to provide a predictable, clear and understandable process for public review of new development; to re-establish certain boulevards as viable mixed-use and residential centers and as neighborhood gateways; to preserve the health, safety, convenience and welfare of the inhabitants of Allston-Brighton; to lessen congestion in the streets; to provide for adquate parking facilities; to provide appropriate density controls that protect established residential areas and direct growth to areas where it can be accommodated; to prevent overcrowding of land; to promote residential housing that is affordable to all segments of the community; to preserve, enhance and create open space; ..."; a copy of this item was in the BRA collection...