Art Space Update

September 13, 2023

Potential Zoning Changes

Related to the Arts

Advertisment for the City of Somerville's Zoning Listening Session for Somerville Artists on Tuesday September 19

We Want Your Feedback!

The Office of Strategic Planning and Community Development (OSPCD) and the Somerville Arts Council (SAC) are looking for feedback on potential zoning changes as recommended by the Somerville Art Space Risk Assessment.

Join us via Zoom on September 19 to hear about the potential changes and provide your feedback. Want more information or cannot make the meeting? Head to the SomerVoice page to read the draft zoning changes and provide feedback. The recording of this listening session will also be made available on this webpage.

This listening session is just an initial stage in the zoning revision process. After this meeting there will be a Public Hearing Process with the Land Use Committee and Planning Board as well as a City Council Vote.

Zoning Listening Session

for Somerville Artists

Tuesday, September 19

6-8 PM | Zoom

Background on the Art Space Risk Assessment

The Somerville Arts Space Risk Assessment, released in 2022, analyzes the impact of development pressure on arts organizations across the city and makes recommendations for how to protect art spaces and support the creative economy.

This report provides analysis, policies, and recommendations reviewed by the Arts Space Task Force, MAPC, and the Somerville Arts Council during 2021 to address policies concerning arts spaces, zoning and planning. As a community let's continue to roll out these policies and initiatives.