Letter from John Trever regarding OPPOSE Policy Order #75 and SUPPORT the alternative put forward by Councillors Toner, Mallon, and Nolan

1 Taylor, Bernice From: John Trever <[email removed]> Sent: Monday, May 8, 2023 7:36 AM To: City Council Cc: City Clerk Subject: I OPPOSE Policy Order #75 and SUPPORT the alternative put forward by Councilors Toner, Mallon and Nolan Councillors, • I OPPOSE Policy Order #75 and SUPPORT the alternative put forward by Councilors Toner, Mallon and Nolan to review obstacles and propose solutions for expanding use of the AHO. • Policy Order #75 would utilize city resources to develop a divisive policy proposal which is not based on sound analysis, and has been specifically designed to benefit a private-sector development at 2072 Mass Ave; • The proposed floor heights (12-15 stories) represent a DOUBLING of current AHO height limits, for which there is no demonstrated demand by developers or the public; • Cambridge should invest in neighborhood-scale affordable housing and develop a city- wide affordable housing strategy. Kind regards, John Trever 156 Richdale Ave, Cambridge, MA 02140