Equitable Focus Groups for Village Center Zoning Updates
The City is collecting input on a set of proposed updates for the village center zoning from September 1 through October 16, 2022. Zoning is important because it regulates how land in Newton can be developed and what kinds of new buildings are allowed. For example, zoning can influence šŸŖ storesā€™ and businessā€™ activity through šŸš— parking and density requirements, whether šŸŒ± green space or šŸŽØ public spaces are required in new developments, or the amount of šŸ˜ļø housing supply near šŸšŒ public transportation.Ā 

The City is co-hosting focus groups with community members** for equitable engagement*. If you identify with one of the entities, and are interested in attending, please click to register below:


  • Renters:Ā Tuesday, October 11, 6-7pmĀ - Virtual event -Ā Register here
  • Disability community:Ā Thursday, October 13, 3-4pmĀ - Virtual event -Ā Register here
  • High schoolers + young adults (ages 15-25):Ā Monday, October 17*, 7-8pmĀ - Virtual event -Ā Register hereĀ (*rescheduled from October 4)
  • BIPOC (Black, Indigenous & People of Color)Ā focus groupsā€™ days and times are still being finalized.Ā Fill out this interest form out to get that information & register as soon as itā€™s ready.

The City applied for and receivedĀ a grant to have additional support for these equitable focus groups from the Community Engagement Team of the regional planning agency MAPC (Metropolitan Area Planning Council.)

Find all information about the Village Center Zoning here: https://newtonma.gov/zoningredesign/vcĀ 
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Listed below are the focus groups that will be held. Days, times and locations (Zoom or in-person) are still being figured out. Please mark the focus groups that you'd like to be notified for when those details are nailed down. (And note that registration links are available for 15-25, young adults + professionals, and renters at the top of this form.) *
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