Posted on March 13, 2023
BOSTON --- MHP is still accepting applications for its 3A-TA program, a direct technical assistance program to help MBTA communities comply with the state’s new multifamily zoning requirement (Section 3A of the state’s zoning act).
3A-TA can be used to support compliance-related activities such as:
- Identifying district boundaries
- Developing and/or evaluating proposed use and density requirements
- Estimating unit capacity and gross density using DHCD's compliance model
- Drafting zoning amendments
MHP held a first round of funding late last year. Since then, MHP has provided support to over 50 MBTA communities, totaling almost $1 million in technical assistance.
As of March 2023, applications are being accepted and awards made on a rolling basis. For more information, read the 3A-TA application.
The 3A-TA program is part of MHP’s Complete Neighborhoods Initiative, which supports the state's efforts to build more multifamily housing near transit, downtowns, jobs and services. MHP hosted a 10-part webinar series in 2022 and will be providing additional resources and trainings for MBTA communities throughout the law's two-year compliance period.
For more information about MHP’s 3A-TA program, contact Senior Planner Katy Lacy at klacy@mhp.net.