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Cambridge Eliminates Single-Family Zoning, Allowing 6-Story Apartments Across City

Cambridge Eliminates Single-Family Zoning, Allowing 6-Story Apartments Across City

Cambridge has passed one of the most ambitious multifamily zoning laws in the country.

The Cambridge City Council on Monday night voted 8-to-1 to allow apartment buildings of up to four stories on any lot in the city. The law would allow six-story buildings on lots of 5K SF or more if the developer reserves 20% of the units as affordable housing.

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‘Shocking’: College Towns Feel The Pain Of Fewer International Students

‘Shocking’: College Towns Feel The Pain Of Fewer International Students

Miami University sits within the 7-square-mile city of Oxford, Ohio, a small college town near the Indiana border.

During the school year, roughly 19,000 students are enrolled on campus in a town with a total population of roughly 22,000. The school’s international student base has planted roots in the community, many staying year-round and some even starting businesses there.

 

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