What do we know right now about our possible paths forward?

Reading has many possible paths to compliance, but all paths will require changes to our zoning, the primary challenge being achieving the required 15-unit density per acre. 

Operationally, we will have to decide between creating a new overlay district in the ½ mile area surrounding the train depot or directly amending current zoning districts. There are positives and negatives to both approaches and those will be presented and weighed as the specific proposals take shape this fall 2023.

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1. What is MBTA Communities?
2. What does this mean for Reading specifically?
3. How did EOHLC calculate our requirements?
4. Do we currently comply with the law?
5. Why should we comply?
6. What is the timeline for compliance?
7. Where are we in the process?
8. What do we know right now about our possible paths forward?
9. What happens after the new zoning is adopted by Town Meeting?
10. General Zoning Considerations & Definitions
11. Helpful Studies and Links
12. Local Data, Resources, and Documents