MA Smart Growth Conference – 2017 May 19 One Size Doesn’t Fit All MA Smart Growth Conference – 2017 May 19 Natick Center - 01760 Jamie Errickson – Director, Community & Economic Development
Natick - 01760 By the Numbers Brief History Past Initiatives Natick Center Plan Moving Forward & Natick 2030+
By the numbers 34,230 (2014) population 22% school enrollment growth 06-16 1,495 businesses 23,000 people employed 61% detached single family 27% multi-family (3+ units) $521,000 (2015) median single family 500 homes in composting program 2 Commuter Rail stations
Brief History 1834 Boston & Worcester RR 1875-1900 Manufacturing and Commercial Center
Brief History 1834 Boston & Worcester RR 1875-1900 Manufacturing and Commercial Center 1894 depressed railroad
Brief History 1834 Boston & Worcester RR 1875-1900 Manufacturing and Commercial Center 1894 depressed railroad 1900 – 1940 growth Natick Center 1948
Brief History 1950 - 1980
Past Initiatives 1970 1980 1990 2000 2010 2020+
Past Initiatives Residential General Single & 2-family 12,000 SF Lots 1970 1980 1990 2000 2010 2020+
Past Initiatives Downtown Mixed Use Mixed use by right Min & max dimensions Flexible parking 1970 1980 1990 2000 2010 2020+
Past Initiatives HOOP I & II (2004) Downtown focus Minimum lot sizes = lot consolidation Emphasis on design 15% affordable Moderate Lot area / Dwelling Unit 1970 1980 1990 2000 2010 2020+
Past Initiatives HOOP I & II (2004) 1970 1980 1990 2000 2010 2020+
Past Initiatives 40R Smart Growth 1970 1980 1990 2000 2010 2020+
Past Initiatives 40R Smart Growth 1970 1980 1990 2000 2010 2020+
Natick Center Plan Demand for Zoning Amendments Housing options Diverse Amenities Mobility Zoning Amendments Right size zoning Modify/extend DM & HOOP Create transitional zone 1970 1980 1990 2000 2010 2020+
Moving Forward Right size RG zone 75% pre-existing nonconforming Single & 2 family by right Modify dimensional requirements Design standards for redevelopment 1970 1980 1990 2000 2010 2020+
Moving Forward 1970 1980 1990 2000 2010 2020+
Jamie Errickson – Director, Community & Economic Development