Why Massachusetts Might Sue Its Cities Over Zoning Codes
Streams straight from the publisher. podnod never proxies or re-hosts episode audio.
In 2021, Massachusetts signed a law requiring communities that are served by the Massachusetts Bay Transit Authority (MBTA) to legalize multifamily housing development near MBTA transit stations. Recently, a state court ruled that the state has the authority to sue cities and towns that don’t comply.
In this episode of Upzoned, Abby and Chuck discuss whether that’s a good idea, the broader trend of states intervening in city zoning practices, and how the root issue is actually poor transportation investment practices.
ADDITIONAL SHOW NOTES-
“Court Ruling Paves the Way For State to Sue Towns With Exclusionary Zoning Laws” by Christian MilNeil, StreetsblogMASS (January 2025).
-
“Our Financial System Favors Large-Scale Development…but at What Cost?” with Coby Lefkowitz.
Court Ruling Paves the Way For State to Sue Towns With Exclusionary Zoning Laws
mass.streetsblog.orgAbby Newsham (X/Twitter).
twitter.comChuck Marohn (Twitter/X).
twitter.comTheme Music by Kemet the Phantom
youtube.com