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Housing Limit Zoning Change  3/13/2008 11:42:00 AM If you're a
student, I'm sure you've already been aware of this for a while.
For those of you that haven't heard, the Boston Zoning
Commission passed a measure yesterday that limits the number of
college students allowed to live together in an apartment.  The
Boston Zoning Commission set a limit of four yesterday on the
number of college students who can live together off campus, a
far-reaching decision that could spur a citywide crackdown on
crowded student housing.  Some students and property owners
condemned the sweeping measure, arguing that it further burdens
already cash-strapped students and may force many into more
expensive college dormitories.  So supposedly, this was done to
make the city more "family friendly" and prevent those rowdy
late night parties that youngins in college tend to have.  First
off, I believe the law is tha