These are just some of the municipal meetings and civic events for the coming week. More are on the City of Somerville website.
Reshaping zoning in Union
Land Use Committee, 6:30 p.m. Thursday. A joint session with the Planning Board as the mayor and staff recommend zoning changes. They include creating a Research & Development zoning district between Somerville Avenue and the commuter rail tracks, from Park Street to Market Basket, and an Arts & Creative Enterprise zoning in Union Square. A proposed language change is that commercial buildings, not just lab spaces, must reach a “platinum” standard for environmentally smart design. The Union Square Neighborhood Council encourages folks to attend and “advocate for amendments to be made to the city-proposed zoning.” At Somerville City Hall, 93 Highland Ave., Central Hill or watchable via videoconferencing.
Assembly Row keeps growing
Planning Board, 6 p.m. Thursday. The Assembly Square Mixed-Use district continues to develop. At 375 Harold Cohen Way, discussions begin on a 318-home building; 20 percent of the units would be held as affordable. The developer Stellamoon asks for final site plan approval and waivers for its proposed six story, eight-apartment building at 33 Mystic Ave. Watchable via videoconferencing.
The lowering of McGrath Highway
Department of Transportation Highway Division, 6:30 to 8 p.m. Tuesday. So begins the prospect of another elevated structure being lowered to ground level. State transportation officials hold an informational meeting about a proposed reconstruction for the stretch of Route 28 between Broadway in Somerville and Third Street in Cambridge that includes a lowered McCarthy Overpass, at-grade intersections to connect historically divided neighborhoods (Union Square and Brickbottom) and improvements for pedestrians, bicyclists and transit movement. Separate walking and biking infrastructure is being considered. Watchable via videoconferencing.
Geothermal energy study reveal
Office of Sustainability and Environment, 6 p.m. Tuesday. The city shares a draft report on the feasibility of using geothermal heat, also known as ground source heat, and to educate residents about “the benefits of networked geothermal and how these systems work in homes and businesses.” The city chose Buro Happold, a consulting engineer and advisory firm, to perform analysis. Watchable via videoconferencing.
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