Chelsea council forwards 40R smart-growth petition for Prattville redevelopment to planning board Councilor Desch reported that a proposed 40R Smart Growth Overlay for Fitzpatrick-Prattville would unlock state incentives and could allow replacement of ~198 aging units with as many as 900–1,000 new units; the council referred the petition to the planning board for recommendation.

Exciting changes are on the horizon for Chelsea as a new 40R smart-growth overlay could transform 198 aging units into nearly 1,000 modern homes!

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Chelsea forum highlights case for cutting parking minimums to spur housing City and regional experts told a packed Chelsea meeting that reducing parking minimums for new developments can lower building costs, free land for more housing or green space and encourage transit use; residents urged safeguards for families and affordability.

Chelsea is considering cutting parking minimums to lower housing costs and create more homes, sparking a lively discussion on community needs and urban development.

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Chelsea city manager outlines new master plan and priorities: affordable housing, teen center and cradle-to-career education City Manager Fidel Maltez told CCTV the city has launched a comprehensive master plan called "Chelsea Pallante (Chelsea Onward)" emphasizing three community priorities: affordable housing, public‑safety improvements tied to walkability, and more open space. Maltez described a Broadway redevelopment that will add about 20 affordable condominiums and

Chelsea's new master plan aims to tackle affordable housing, create a teen center, and improve public safety—transforming the city for future generations!

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Developer seeks variances for new home project at 18 Grandview in Chelsea Developer requests variances for lot size and frontage to build a single-family home

A long-vacant lot in Chelsea is set for a groundbreaking transformation into a modern home, but will zoning hurdles stand in the way of revitalizing the neighborhood?

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Chelsea City Council approves temporary easements for flood protection and housing development Council schedules public hearings for land easements and takings at Beecham and Market streets.

Chelsea City Council is taking bold action to combat flooding and boost housing development by approving land acquisitions that promise to transform the community.

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