The Massachusetts Association of Realtors supports a Smart Growth agenda in all cities and towns. Currently there is growing support for Smart Growth reforms in the legislature and in local communities. Since 2004, two new laws, known as Chapter 40R and Chapter 40S, have been enacted, both of which provide financial incentives to communities that create special zoning districts where higher density, mixed-use housing can be developed. In addition, MAR has proposed three new smart growth initiatives dealing with the clarification of permit caps, creating uniform standards for wetlands, and promoting density bonuses on the local level, each of which are aimed at increasing housing production through less restrictive land use and zoning controls. Smart growth offers an unprecedented opportunity to make significant achievements in advancing sensible development that will support the development and construction of affordable workforce housing. Below are links to various sections of the Massachusetts General Laws: