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New Bedford, MA's Zoning Experiment: Remove Planning Board From Smaller Development Zoning

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Mayor Jon Mitchell is proposing three zoning reforms to boost housing construction and development throughout the city.

One reform is to have smaller developments approved by internal city planning staff instead of the Planning Board .

The reforms could significantly reshape New Bedford's housing and development landscape, particularly in underutilized areas like the Kings Highway corridor.

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90

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92

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46

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formal

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English

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77

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