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Originally Posted by TiltonBB
There was no zoning anywhere in Lynnfield for multi family housing. The developers that wanted large complexes had to set aside a certain number of units to be low income and that allowed the entire complex to be built. The remainder, after the low income units, could be market rate. The town didn't want them but knew with 40B they could be forced to take a certain number if it went to court.
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There is nothing wrong with requiring a small percentage to be lower income units. That doesn't equate with degrading the neighborhood or the town.
Every town needs apartments, not everyone can afford to buy a home and low income doesn't always mean government subsidies.
My oldest daughter just moved back to Waltham, which is considered an affordable city, and is paying $2600 a month for a small 1 bedroom apartment. Fortunately she is a RN in a Boston hospital making above average income.
Anyone making below 75K in metro Boston could be low income and have a very difficult time paying that rent.