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Housing Partnership

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Aug 21, 2026

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Partnership Supports Review of 212 Housing Site

Published Aug 21, 2026

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Briefing

Jul 8, 2026

Wayland advances housing planning and ADUs

The Partnership reviewed Article 24, approved by Town Meeting 142-8, which allows accessory dwelling units larger than 900 square feet and multiple units on one property by Planning Board special permit; affordable ADUs receive the same by-right treatment as standard ADUs. The deadline for proposals to update the Housing Production Plan was extended to July 11, and Jean Milburn was unanimously selected to help oversee the consultant process.

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Briefing

Mar 25, 2026

Housing group plans ADU outreach

The Housing Partnership assigned members to track accessory dwelling unit rules and application data, coordinate with town staff, and prepare an ADU information flyer for the May 4, 2026 Town Meeting. The group will not schedule another ADU forum until those follow-up tasks are completed.

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Briefing

Feb 4, 2026

Partnership explores affordable accessory dwellings

The Housing Partnership explored ways to expand affordable accessory dwelling units, including grants, tax incentives, design assistance, and construction financing. State data showed that about 549 of 845 ADU applications received from January through June 2025 were approved, while a contractor reported construction costs of about $400 per square foot for a 900-square-foot unit.

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Briefing

Jan 14, 2026

Partnership Supports Review of 212 Housing Site

Members unanimously supported sending a letter about options for the four-acre 212 Cochituate Road parcel, which is being considered for affordable housing for adults with disabilities. Members questioned whether a 10-unit model would be financially sustainable or make the best use of the land; a committee report is due to the Select Board by February 15.

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