June 2019 Events & News

We had a great Saturday at the Union Square Farmer’s Market this past weekend, telling people about our group and what we’re trying to accomplish in Somerville and the region. And we’ve got more than a few new members on our mailing list. Welcome!

Here are a few things we think you’d like to know about:

Events

This Sunday, June 9:

The Somerville Homeless Coalition will be having its

16th annual Save Our Homes Walk

, a fundraiser that helps prevent homelessness. The money raised here helps people avoid eviction and stabilize their housing situations. Supporting groups like SHC is a way we can help people in need now, while we also work toward longer-term zoning and housing policy goals. Starting at City Hall, 93 Highland Ave, Somerville. Registration at 1:30 PM, walk starts at 2:00.

Tuesday, June 11:

What's Next for Boston's New Gilded Age

? Architects, business leaders, nonprofits, and developers are featured in this panel discussion about the future of Boston and the region. Expect a more business-focused angle on issues. 6:00 PM at the U Mass Club, One Beacon Street, Boston.

Thursday, June 13:

Artists forum for SomerVision 2040. Local artists are

invited to provide input on supporting the creative economy in Somerville

and where they'd like to see Somerville's arts scene in 20 years. 6:00 PM at the VNA Community Room, 259 Lowell Street, Somerville.

Saturday, June 15:

Drop by the

Ball Square Night Market

, support local businesses and artisans, and meet some neighbors. It's not specifically a YIMBY thing, but it's the sort of thing that's made possible when people live in a place like Somerville, and it's one of the reasons we want to welcome more people to our city. 5:00-10:00 PM, Ball Square.

Wednesday, June 19:

A discussion on the future of 299 Broadway in Somerville, the long-vacant Star Market site. At 6:00 PM at the

Healey School, 5 Meacham Street

. This site has been in litigation for years, but it's also a huge lot with a ton of potential.

Resources

These should be especially relevant to some of our newest list members, but they're also worth checking out even if you've been with us a while:

• Somervision 2040: If you're the long-range planning type, this is the site for you. Where should Somerville be in 20 years?

• Somerville Zoning: The official site for everything related to the Somerville zoning overhaul.

• Union Square Planning: What's going to happen once we get those sewers replaced? This is the city's page about the entire process.

• Somerville YIMBY Google Calendar: We put community meetings in here. It's not exhaustive, so if we missed one that you think we should have, drop us a line and we'll add it.