Planning Commission - Regular Meeting
The Planning Commission discussed Brookline's proposed rezoning of the Route 9/Boylston Street corridor, focusing on potential traffic impacts and the need for inter-community cooperation. The commission also received a presentation on the Newton Housing Priorities Task Force report, which outlined the city's affordable housing landscape and recommended strategies for increasing and preserving affordable rental units.
About this meeting
- Government Body
- Planning Commission
- Meeting Type
- Planning Commission
- Location
- Newton, MA
- Meeting Date
- March 9, 2026
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Monday, March 9, 2026
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Start free trialRequesting presentation and discussion on the proposed Town of Brookline rezoning on Route 9/Boylston St between Hammond St and Hammond Parkway
COUNCILORS BAKER, GROSSMAN, KALIS, FARRELL, GOLDEN, SILBER, DAHMUBED, LUCAS, ALBRIGHT, MALAKIE, WRIGHT, GETZ, and BLOCK requesting a presentation and discussion about the proposed rezoning and related traffic modifications under consideration by the Town of Brookline for the Boylston St/Route 9 corridor between Hammond St and Hammond Pond Parkway abutting the City of Newton (180 Days: 08/29/2026).
Presentation and Discussion on Report of the Newton Housing Priorities Task Force
COUNCILORS ALBRIGHT, MALAKIE, WRIGHT, AND GETZ requesting a presentation and discussion regarding a report created by the Affordable Housing Trust, The Housing Partnership and the Fair Housing Committee affordable housing deficit for low and moderate-income households. This report, prepared by the Newton Housing Priorities Task Force (formed in late 2023), analyzes the city's affordable housing landscape to answer three questions: 1) What is the existing supply and what factors led to its development, 2) Whom does the existing affordable housing serve, and 3) How does this supply match the need. (180 days: 07/19/2026)