Hamilton Looks into Smart Growth Opportunity

The Hamilton-Wenham Chronicle recently reported that Hamilton is looking into the possibilities of working with a local “smart growth” developer, Genesis Planners, Inc. The developers specialize in projects that focus on “locating development near existing town centers, facilitating walking, limiting sprawl, yet preserving open space and utilizing existing infrastructure.”

“Our research indicates that the majority of households in the U.S. are made up of one and two people,” said land developer Dan Gainsboro. After studying the work of a well known smart-growth architect, Gainsboro saw potential for his Hamilton lot and based his plans around one project in particular that consisted of 2-3 bedroom cottages.

Upcoming plans include Gainsboro and a real estate attorney to “assist” the Town with local cottage bylaws. The local planning board will be holding public meetings June 14th and 28th.

Read the entire Hamilton-Wenham Chronicle article.