Town to Host Information Session About Hampshire College Campus Zoning Study

Source: amherstma.gov

The Town of Amherst invites the community to attend a virtual information session about the Hampshire Campus Zoning Study on Tuesday, July 21 from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. via Zoom. All are welcome! Those interested in attending can register and submit their questions at: amherstma.gov/Hampshire-Zoning-Info-Session. 

The information session is an opportunity for community members to learn more and ask questions about the study and hear the latest updates from town staff and consultants. The session will include a presentation and a Q & A segment facilitated by town officials and the consulting team. This is the first of a series of community engagement opportunities that will extend into Fall 2026. 

The Hampshire Campus Zoning Study seeks to gather information about the property that will guide new zoning. The information gathered will provide an understanding of the areas that are developable, the capacity of infrastructure (i.e. water, sewer, roadways), housing market demands, opportunities for economic development, and other options. 

It is important to note that Hampshire College owns the land and will be making its own decisions about the ultimate disposition of the property and the timeline for making those decisions. 

The zoning study is being conducted by a team of contracted experts who will assist the town with gathering data, organizing information, hosting community engagement sessions, and sharing important updates throughout the process.

More information about the Hampshire Campus Zoning Study will be available soon, including a dedicated project website.