Dear Lincoln,
The HCA is a well intentioned state-wide mandate that gives towns and cities tools and flexibility to zone for additional high-density housing. It is not intended to eliminate affordable housing, but it can place limits on it. The other day I walked through Lincoln Woods Apartments on Wells Road. Built to be an affordable housing option in the 1970s, it currently includes 125 units, a mix of affordable townhouses and rental apartments. Lincoln Woods is home to adults, children, babies, toddlers, and some very cute dogs. Though the HCA mandate requires setting aside 42.8 acres for multi-family housing, the guidelines will likely attract developers putting in 90% expensive condos, not creating communities with the look, feel or affordability of Lincoln Woods. On another thread I posted a video, The Housing Choice Act and Lincoln General Information Part II. If, after watching the video, you agree Option C should not be on the table and/or we should vote with ranked choice voting so we don’t end up with a new Lincoln that the majority of us didn’t intend, please contact the Board of Selects: www.lincolntown.org/158/Select-Board <http://www.lincolntown.org/158/Select-Board>. Your voice is needed now, well before we come to a vote. Wildlife and people will be indebted to you for your thoughtful consideration. Sincerely, Barbara Peskin ~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Barbara Peskin *My Moments in Nature Photo Gallery: barbarapeskin.com <http://barbarapeskin.com>*
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