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  1. A chairman with a JD from Boston University School of Law is involved in a high-density housing project in Newton, MA, requiring special permits to address the state's housing crisis.

Newton Housing Project Revised, Reducing Affordable Unit Count

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The Riverside Project, a mixed-use development in Auburndale, Newton, was revised to include senior housing units alongside non-senior units, bringing the total to 711 units. This revision reduces the percentage of affordable housing units on the site from the original 20 percent to 11 percent. Ward 4 Councilor Randy Block assured the partnership that there are no legal actions against Greystar Real Estate Partners in Massachusetts, and none are contemplated.

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The project's revision directly impacts compliance with the special permit and Newton’s Inclusionary Zoning ordinance. The partnership expressed concern over Greystar Real Estate Partners' history of class-action lawsuits regarding housing discrimination.

A high-density housing project in Newton, Massachusetts, requires special permits to address the state's housing crisis.

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Who's involved

  • Greystar Real Estate PartnersManages the housing project in Newton
  • NewtonThe city where the housing project is located
  • AuburndaleThe village in Newton where the project is located
  • BLOCKWard 4 Councilor who provided assurances regarding legal actions
  • MassachusettsThe state under which the project operates

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Possible knock-on effects

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  • Greystar Real Estate PartnersSpeculative

    Regulatory scrutiny and compliance failure on affordable housing units might increase the company's risk and costs.

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