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Land Use Planning Study Impacts Of Short Line Railroads, Umass Amherst Center Economic Development

Center for Economic Development Technical Reports

The purpose of this report was to examine local land use policies and practices in respect to short line railroads in Massachusetts to ensure that they meet federal and state goals. The railroads were located in Palmer, Westfield and Braintree, Massachusetts.

Land Use Laws And Policies Impacts Of Non-Conforming Industrial Sites On Residential Neighborhoods In Select Massachusetts Cities, Umass Amherst Center Economic Development

Center for Economic Development Technical Reports

This report was meant to evaluate how effectively non-conforming industrial sites have adapted to their surrounding residential neighborhood by discussing various aspects of these buildings, such as their operation, size, age and appearance in relation to nearby homes.

The studied areas include Massachusetts cities of Leominster, Fitchburg, Holyoke, Chicopee, and Westfield.

Reuse And Feasibility Study The Waverly Mill Complex Adams, Massachusetts, Umass Amherst Center Economic Development

Center for Economic Development Technical Reports

This study was undertaken by the Town of Adams to evaluate the potential of the Waverly Complex for revitalization. The objective of this effort was to attract new uses and investment in the Waverly Complex which are consistent with the planning goals and objectives of the Town of Adams. This report represents a three month effort to prepare an action plan for the recovery of this area.