THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRiDAy, NOVEmbER 22, 2024 Page 11 Donate Your Vehicle Call (866) 618-0011 to donate your car, truck, boat, RV, and more today! ■ Support Veteran Nonprofi ts. ■ Free Pickup & Towing. ■ Top Tax Deduction. Donate Your Vehicle Today 866-618-0011 While we appreciate every donation, in some cases, we fi nd that we are unable to accept certain vehicles, watercraft, and/or recreational vehicles due to the prohibitive costs of acquisition. If you have any questions, please give us a call at (866) 618-0011. Massachusetts Institute for a New Commonwealth (MassINC) CEO Joe Kriesberg presented the 2024 Gateway Cities Innovation award to Mayor Carlo DeMaria and Planning & Development Department staff at Everett City Hall. (Photos courtesy of the City of Everett) AWARD | FROM PAGE 1 the discussion, Kriesberg presented the award to Mayor DeMaria and staff in recognition of the City’s forward-thinking, proactive approach to the development of transit-oriented housing. The City of Everett is one of just six statewide awardees being recognized as part of MassINC’s twelfth annual Gateway Cities Innovation Summit, which took place on November 14 on the campus of Holy Cross in Worcester. Citing Everett’s innovative approach to siting and developing transit-oriented housing, MassINC commended the City’s 2021 Transportation Demand Management Ordinance and the outsized role it has played in facilitating a housing boom in Everett by requiring private developers to balance housing production with transportation impacts, including parking. The points-based system has led to the development of properties that have contributed to priority transportation initiatives, including cycling facilities, improved transit access, and financial contributions to public transportation infrastructure, ensuring that new and current residents are afforded diverse transit options. “I’d like to thank Joe for visiting us at City Hall to present the Gateway Cities Innovation award,” said Mayor DeMaria. “We recognize the need for affordable housing in not just Everett, but across the Commonwealth, and we are proud to have been able to find an innovative solution to work with developers to balance the transportation impacts that come with new projects as we continue to grow, so it is an honor to be recognized by MassINC.” MassINC also noted that the City’s streamlined approach to the housing permitting process has helped to bypass red tape and has led to well over a dozen housing development projects in Everett, including the City’s first affordable family development in nearly half a century. The City’s 2016 inclusionary zoning ordinance has compelled developers to commit 15% of the total units in developments of 10 or more residences to be designated as deed-restricted affordable. “Everett is leading the charge in developing transit-oriented housing amongst Gateway Cities, and it’s important that we highlight the city’s forward-thinking approach to meeting the housing demand while mitigating transFor Advertising with Results, call The Advocate Newspapers at 617-387-2200 or Info@advocatenews.net portation impacts,” said CEO Kriesberg. “It was a pleasure meeting with Mayor DeMaria and his team at City Hall, and I look forward to seeing how they will continue their work in responding to the economic and social challenges urban communities face.” The City of Everett has previously been named one of the top spots to live north of Boston and has been declared a “winning bet” by The Boston Globe. With exemplary schools, sound infrastructure, increased housing, expanding transit links, well-maintained parks, world-class entertainment and hospitality venues, low taxes and a low crime rate, Everett is well positioned to remain a hub of innovation and opportunity in the region. LET THE PROS HANDLE IT! ™ Say “NO” to Cleaning Out Your Gutters. Protect Your Home With LeafFilter. 20 10% OFF Your Entire Purchase* FREE INSPECTION! BEFORE AFTER + % OFF Seniors + Military ++ We off er fi nancing that fi ts your budget!1 Promo: 285 CALL TODAY FOR A 1-888-617-2908 + See Representative for full warranty details. *One coupon per household. No obligation estimate valid for 1 year. 1Subject to credit approval. Call for details. AR 366920923, AZ ROC 344027, CA 1035795, CT HIC.0671520, FL CBC056678, IA C127230, ID RCE-51604, LA 559544, MA 176447, MD MHIC111225, MI 262300173, 262300318, 262300328, 262300329, 262300330, 262300331, MN IR731804, MT 226192, ND 47304, NE 50145-22, 50145-23, NJ 13VH09953900, NM 408693, NV 86990, NY H-19114, H-52229, OR 218294, PA 179643, 069383, RI GC-41354, TN 10981, UT 10783658-5501, VA 2705169445, WA LEAFFNW822JZ, WV WV056912. We’re looking to install our NEXT GENERATION gutter guard on your home! FULL SERVICE GUTTER PROTECTION – SCHEDULE YOUR FREE INSPECTION NOW! 1-888-617-2908 For Advertising with Results, call The Advocate Newspapers at 617-387-2200 or Info@advocatenews.net
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