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‘Sustainable Neighborhoods’ to address affordable housing needs

On October 22, 2014, in Latest News, by The Somerville Times

Mayor Curtatone explained the city’s plan for creating more affordable housing with its “Sustainable Neighborhoods” program at a public meeting last week. — Photo by Douglas Yu

By Douglas Yu

The SomerVision plan is undergoing improvements in response to the gradual gentrification of neighborhoods, lack of affordable housing and forced out long-term Somerville residents.

MAPC joins with SCC and city to keep Somerville’s diversity

On February 19, 2014, in Latest News, by The Somerville Times

By Douglas Yu

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While the Green Line Extension project is on its way to connecting Lechmere Station and Union Square, some long-term Somerville residents are concerned they might be pushed out of the neighborhood they love.