Compromise on Zoning: A Lack of Leadership
The Cambridge City Council's approach to multi-family zoning was rushed and lacked a well-defined process, according to a letter writer.
Leadership in this context means setting policy that serves all residents, based on facts, guided by a long-term vision, and shaped by thoughtful urban design.
It does not mean choosing between the lesser of two flawed options and calling it compromise.
Nearly five years ago, the City Council initiated a process to examine single- and two-family zoning in Cambridge, intending to have a broad, unbiased discussion rooted in data and public engagement.
- The process was never completed and has been overtaken by rushed policymaking.
- One committee invited voices calling for sweeping upzoning, while another brought in urban planners urging context-sensitive solutions, highlighting the problem.
Author's summary: Cambridge City Council's zoning approach lacks leadership and thoughtful process.
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