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Amherst considers rezoning Hampshire College campus for housing or business use
Officials in Amherst are targeting a draft zoning plan by January 2027, with the site potentially yielding up to 2,000 housing units.
ConnectCRE reports that the town of Amherst is exploring a rezoning plan for Hampshire College’s 800-acre campus, which is expected to shut down this fall.
According to the report, the proposed zoning changes would allow for housing as well as community or business uses, with housing described as a top priority for the land.
ConnectCRE also notes that experts estimate the defunct campus could produce up to 2,000 units, while commercial development could be included as part of the zoning approach.
The article says Amherst’s recommendations follow an initial study conducted with MassDevelopment and three outside consulting agencies last spring, and that town officials aim to have draft official zoning plans ready by January 2027, with the town manager describing the effort as moving quickly.