Episode S4/3: Big dollars needed for new schools in Needham
Doug and Aaron discuss Needham’s plans for renovating the Pollard Middle School, rebuilding the Mitchell Elementary School, and renovating the High Rock School to convert it back to an elementary school. The projects could take more than a decade and cost more than $400 million. Some related links to learn more:
State green-lights funding support for Pollard renovations (https://needhamobserver.com/state-green-lights-funding-support-for-pollard-renovations/) (Needham Observer, December 13, 2023)
MSBA Invites Pollard Middle School into Eligibility Period (https://www.massschoolbuildings.org/news_events/Board_12.13.23/EligibilityPeriodNeedhamPMS) (MSBA press release, December 13, 2023)
Needham Public Schools Master Plan PDF (https://www.needham.k12.ma.us/UserFiles/Servers/Server_64429/File/Departments/Administrative/Business%20Office/2023.09.05_Update%20to%20School%20Committee%20(2).pdf) (August 31, 2023)
Episode S2/3: Which school to renovate next and when? (https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/aaron-pressman/episodes/Episode-S23-Which-school-to-renovate-next-and-when-epo22k/a-a4gkgej) (Needham Say More, January 31, 2021)
24 Nov 2023
Episode S4/2: Adding affordable housing in Needham
Doug and Aaron discuss plans from the Needham Housing Authority to add more units of deeply affordable apartments and homes. The plans will also be discussed at a public meeting on December 6 (details below). Some related links:
Needham Housing Authority's Preservation & Redevelopment Initiative (https://needhamhousing.org/preservation-redevelopment/)
Housing Authority marks 75 years, looks to future (https://needhamobserver.com/housing-authority-celebrates-75-years-looks-to-future/) (Needham Observer, October 11, 2023)
From Vision to Reality: Unpacking Needham’s Housing Plan (https://www.needhamchannel.org/2023/04/from-vision-to-reality-unpacking-needhams-housing-plan/) (Needham Channel, April 2023)
Needham Planning Board and Housing Authority Joint Community Meeting, December 6, 2023, 7 p.m. at the Broadmeadow School Performance Center.
28 Oct 2023
Episode S4/1: Rezoning for the MBTA Communities Act
Doug and Aaron discuss how Needham must change its zoning laws to meet the MBTA Communities Act by allowing for hundreds of new multi-family units and apartments. Needham plans to have a public workshop to gather input on the zoning effort on November 9, 20223, at 7 p.m. at Town Hall. Some related links:
Housing Needham (HONE) Advisory Group (https://needhamma.gov/5408/47887/Housing-Needham-HONE-Advisory-Group)
Needham MBTA law page and community meeting notice (https://www.needhamma.gov/5402/MBTA-Communities-Law-the-Housing-Needham)
A Boston Globe Spotlight Report Into the Massachusetts Housing Crisis (https://apps.bostonglobe.com/2023/10/special-projects/spotlight-boston-housing/beyond-the-gilded-gate/#series-index?event=event12)
Massachusetts Section 3A guidelines for determining compliance (https://www.mass.gov/info-details/section-3a-guidelines)
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