Post-Election 2021

Citywide parking & curb study, the Star Market site, & more

November 03, 2021

Somerville YIMBY

News & Announcements

Congratulations to Our New Elected Officials

We are thrilled to see that

, and look forward to working with our new mayor & updated city council in 2022. But our current officials aren't just running out the clock - there's a lot on the agenda for the rest of 2021!

Major City Planning Meetings

The city is beginning a long-range plan to reevaluate its entire relationship with parking, curb use, and car-dependency. In addition, it's going to be rebuilding and redesigning major parts of Highland Avenue as part of ongoing sewer and road work.

We need strong attendance at meetings on those topics

to support the city's focus on sustainability and non-car mobility.

Please join us if you can:

Tuesday, November 9 at 12:30 pm:

The city hosts the first of several meetings about the citywide curb use and parking study.

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Wednesday, November 10 at 6:00:

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Wednesday, November 17 at 6:30:

Highland Ave Redesign Project community meeting. Improving transit and creating safe bike passage on Highland Ave is absolutely critical, and it's also going to draw opposition from people who want convenient parking above all else.

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Other Community Events

Wednesday November 3 (Tonight!) at 6:00:

A proposal to build a self-storage facility at 151 Linwood Street (the U-Haul facility). There's got to be a better use for that parcel.

especially if you live nearby. Special shout-out to Somerville YIMBY member Jon who told us about this one - we might have missed it if he hadn't!

Monday, November 8 at 6:30:

Planning & Land Use Joint meeting, to discuss the zoning plan for the Broadway Star Market site, parking maximums in Union Square/Boynton Yards, and more.

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Tuesday, November 9 at 5:30:

Special permit hearing for Small Change Brewery at 636 Mystic Ave. (It's delicious!)

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Wednesday, November 10 at 6:00:

A presentation about the

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Monday, November 15 at 6:30

: Community meeting about a proposal to build an apartment building at 394 McGrath Highway.

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