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Worcester council adopts new residential zoning to allow targeted duplexes, triplexes and mixed-use redevelopment
Summary
The Worcester City Council on Feb. 2 adopted Ordinance 2026-01, creating transition zones (T1/T2) to allow duplexes, triplexes and small multifamily or mixed-use buildings along major corridors and in the Arts District; the change is intended to increase housing supply and support redevelopment while keeping variance procedures intact.
Worcester — The Worcester City Council voted unanimously on Feb. 2 to adopt Ordinance 2026-01, a rewrite of the city’s residential zoning code that creates two transitional districts to allow duplexes, triplexes and small multifamily or mixed-use redevelopment in targeted corridors including portions of the Arts District.
Supporters said the change responds to the city’s comprehensive plan and housing studies showing a shortage of rental and smaller-unit housing. "We've had laws and ordinances committee to review the changes proposed to the residential zoning code," a council member stated during third reading, noting Planning Commission review and public…
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