Word: expansionism
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Dates: during 1980-1989
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While referendum Question 2 calls on Cambridge voters to voice their feelings about Harvard selling off its property to escape rent-control, candidates for City Council and community activists continue to target what they say is the threat of University expansion.
A resident of Cambridgeport endorsed by the CCA, Scott says this election will decide whether developers or citizens control city government; supports existing rent control laws; opposes university expansion into neighborhoods.
Sullivan is the author of the ordinance halting condominium conversion of rent-controlled apartments; a proponent of inclusionary zoning which would link new real estate development to low income housing; strong tenant protections; sponsored 1981 institutional expansion ordinance.
Harvard decided to lessen its presence in the neighborhoods and divest itself of some of its smaller holdings, a move which has been encouraged buy those concerned about University expansion. Since Harvard retains no future rights in these properties, no mortgages, no encumbrances, these properties are owned free and clear...
An enthusiastic Leverett House team crunched Adams's expansion franchise, 28-0, yesterday at Soldiers Field.