Worcester wants to pause a code to reduce emissions. Here’s why.

Worcester could temporarily stop following a specialized stretch code aimed at reducing emissions from new buildings.

City Manager Eric D. Batista’s administration is recommending the specialized code be paused for 20 months, citing higher costs for developers and a complicated implementation process.

The recommendation was made in response to a city council order asking about the feasibility of pausing the code…

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