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Councilor proposes 500‑sq‑ft minimum for new units as city weighs housing standards
Summary
Councilor Kerwin introduced an ordinance to set a minimum floor area (proposed 500 sq ft) for new residential units after developers proposed units as small as 275 sq ft; discussion focused on habitability standards, possible exemptions and the need for further departmental input.
Councilor Kerwin said he will submit an ordinance to establish minimum square‑footage standards for newly constructed housing units, proposing 500 square feet as a starting point and citing local and Boston precedents for minimum studio sizes. Kerwin said small "one‑bedroom" units in a recent project measured about 275 square feet and that the council should adopt guidance so members know…
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