Planning staff present four Gilman Square upzoning scenarios; administration urges broader engagement on displacement risks Somerville planning staff presented four conceptual upzoning maps for Gilman Square ranging from concentrated mid-rise expansion near the MBTA station to broader mid-rise and urban-residential expansions. Staff shared a fiscal-impact snapshot comparing redevelopment of three lots into a 30-unit building (net municipal revenue +$25k$28k/year; small

Somerville's planning staff unveils four dynamic zoning scenarios for Gilman Square, sparking vital discussions on housing and community engagement!

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Spokane Reports Income Disparities and Housing Cost Burdens Among Households of Color Spokane's median household income shows significant disparities for households of color in 2023.

Spokane is grappling with alarming income disparities and housing cost burdens that disproportionately affect communities of color—are you aware of the full impact?

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