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Actually, the city is currently actively engaging in a comprehensive zoning reform to audit and rewrite its zoning ordinance with the intent to create a more user-friendly document that also supports housing production, as well as creating more jobs. Its updating the zoning to enable a more mixed-use and multi-family housing, with the intent of building up rather than just out. Also, I believe to support these changes, the city is also focusing on making it easier for developers to navigate departments by providing a single point of contact for their questions. The city is also MBTA compliant and has already implemented a transit-oriented multifamily overlay zone for denser housing near transit. This all coincides with Lowell being named the first "Frontrunner City" in urban transformation and its commitment to “transformative urban development projects”. I understand this includes public hearings, so YOU should attend and give YOUR valuable input!
- Jeanne Balkas