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Senate OKs $5 million for Devens Innovation & Technology District site development
Summary
Amendment 460 authorizes $5 million for site development in the Innovation and Technology District in Devens to support housing and mixed-use conversion of historic Army barracks; sponsor cited regional housing shortages and Working Group recommendations.
The Senate adopted Amendment 460 to authorize $5,000,000 for site development in the Innovation and Technology District in Devens, with the aim of supporting housing and mixed-use redevelopment. Senator Cronin, presenting the amendment, described regional housing pressures and the work of the Devens Housing Working Group, which had recommended up to 400 multifamily units and adaptive reuse of vacant historic buildings.
"I rise today in support of amendment 460, which would authorize $5,000,000 for site development at the Innovation And Technology District in Devens for housing and mixed use development," Senator Cronin said, noting low vacancy rates and demand for new homes in the Montachusett region. He described the amendment as intended to leverage public investment for conversion of historic Army barracks and site readiness to support town rezoning and future development.
Senators adopted the amendment on the floor by voice vote. Sponsor remarks focused on regional housing supply constraints, infrastructure readiness, and planned local zoning processes; implementation will depend on subsequent local approvals and MassDevelopment commitments described on the floor.
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