Comment Letter: Streamlining MEPA Regulations
November 10, 2025
On November 7, 2025, A Better City submitted comments on the draft 301 CMR 11.00 amendments to Massachusetts Environmental Policy Act (MEPA) regulations. Overall, A Better City supports for the overarching goal of streamlining the MEPA review process to expedite crucial housing and mixed-use development, strategic downtown revitalization efforts, and vital ecological restoration and resilience projects, without compromising the intent of the MEPA process. Additionally, A Better City encourages the MEPA Office to look beyond the amendments proposed in 301 CMR 11.00 and consider additional changes to expedite the development of both public and private projects to expand, modernize, and protect our critical transportation, utilities, and flood resilience infrastructure. The letter also details more granular suggestions for strengthening the current proposal. Please read the full letter here and contact Isabella Gambill with any questions.
