MA H3749

Bill

Protecting sunlight and promoting economic development in the city of Boston

Introduced
06/14/2017

In Committee
07/13/2017

Crossed Over
07/24/2017

Passed
07/24/2017

Dead

Signed/Enacted/Adopted
07/28/2017

Introduced Session

190th General Court

Bill Summary

Relative to shadows cast by certain structures in the city of Boston. Municipalities and Regional Government. [Local Approval Received.]

AI Summary

This bill amends existing laws to allow certain structures owned by the City of Boston to cast limited shadows on the Boston Common and Public Garden. Specifically, it removes a one-acre exclusion from previous shadow laws and allows structures west of Federal Street, south of Franklin Street, east of Devonshire Street, and north of the intersection of High Street and Summer Street to cast shadows on the Boston Common for up to two hours after sunrise and on the Public Garden for up to 45 minutes after sunrise. The bill also directs the Boston Redevelopment Authority to conduct a planning initiative for downtown Boston to balance growth, livability, and the preservation of sunlight, walkability, and public spaces.

Committee Categories

Government Affairs

Sponsors (2)

Joseph Boncore (D), Aaron Michlewitz (D),

Last Action

Signed by the Governor, Chapter 57 of the Acts of 2017 (on 07/28/2017)

Official Document

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H3749

(8 Companion Bills)

Version:

Document Type	Source Location
State Bill Page	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H3749
Bill	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H3749.pdf

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