The amendment could change the parcel, a roughly 4.5 acre plot at Cherry Street and Lincoln Street, from R3-high density to urban mixed use.

When it comes to describing some New Hampshire towns’ housing codes, Rep. Joe Alexander likes to use a colorful phrase: “snob zoning.” ...

The vote deregulates land use, loosening rules that limited what Cambridge landowners could do with their property.

Republicans and Democrats in the House are reframing the housing crisis and displaying a stronger desire to take on ...