From Massachusetts Smart Development Alliance
Devens, MA – The state agency that oversees housing and economic development is inviting local elected officials, planners, community and economic development professionals, and developers (both non-profit and for-profit) to attend a one-day conference designed to help communities align their planning, development, and housing production activities with the Commonwealth’s Choose Growth policies and sustainable development principles.
The conference runs from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Tuesday, May 7, at Deven Common Center in Devens, Mass.
Attendees will learn about local and regional activities currently underway that assure Massachusetts continues progressing toward a healthy economy, a diverse supply of housing, and a vibrant quality of life. The conference will feature two concurrent workshop sessions. Workshops in the first session include:
- Zoning for Multi-Family Housing: Understanding Housing Needs and State Tools for Production
- Creative Use of Assets to Support Revitalization
- Getting the Development You Want: Reaching Revitalization Goals in Different Markets
Workshops in the second session:
- Zoning for Multi-Family Housing: Using Innovative Zoning Tools to Support Housing Production and Sustainable Development
- Business Improvement Districts: A Revitalization Tool for a Sustainable Downtown
- Keeping Your Eye on the Ball: Revitalization Over the Long Term
Detailed workshop descriptions are online.
Opening remarks will be offered by Lt. Governor Timothy P. Murray & Secretary of Housing and Economic Development Gregory Bialecki. Registration is $45 and closes 5 days before the event.
For more information, visit the conference website.
For more information, visit the conference website.