[mrg-announce] Keep Union Square Affordable

[Eli Beckerman]

 We are trying to turn people out to this important meeting,  to be a voice
for keeping Union Square affordable.
If you live in Somerville Wards 2 or  3, please consider testiftying. The
basic message is
"Revitalization for whom? Zone to keep families in Somerville!", and it
would be helpful to have
parents, seniors, youth, artists, and those involved with the schools to
testify.



The City of Somerville will present zoning plans to spur redevelopment in Union
Square. Does this plan address the needs of Somerville families?



*Come support the call for more Affordable Housing so families aren't
displaced*



*City of **Somerville** Community Workshop *

*on proposed zoning changes*

*Monday, November 20th at **6:00 P.M.***

*in the Public Safety Building Academy Room*

*220 Washington Street*


*Help **Shape Union Square**'s Future:*

*Redevelopment + Arts + Green Line
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*+ **Affordable Housing***

*= **A Good Deal for **Somerville** Families!***

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*For more information call Jesse at 617-776-5931 x230*


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*Somerville** residents already bear a heavy housing burden:*



One-third of low and moderate income residents pay more than 50% of their
income to housing costs.



A family must make over $60,000 per year to afford the average two-bedroom
apartment.



A family must make more than $88,000 to afford the average condominium in
Somerville.

Flyer Available Here:
http://www.green-rainbow.org/mrg/Documents/ahoc.doc