Category: Housing

FY26 Senate Ways and Means Budget Summary

Posted on May 8, 2025 at 9:48 am. Written by Tim Viall

FY26 Senate Ways and Means Budget Summary Questions? Contact the MAPC Government Affairs Department: Leah Robins, Norman Abbott, and Georgia Barlow May 8, 2025 – On May 6, the Senate […]

Need for Income-Restricted, Affordable Rental Housing Far Outweighs Supply in Massachusetts

Posted on April 24, 2025 at 1:06 pm. Written by Tim Viall

Need for Income-Restricted, Affordable Rental Housing Far Outweighs Supply in Massachusetts A new study provides a clear view of the scale of demand for affordable housing and a detailed accounting […]

FY26 House Ways and Means Budget Summary

Posted on April 21, 2025 at 1:09 pm. Written by Tim Viall

FY26 House Ways and Means Budget Summary – Bill H.4000 Questions? Contact the MAPC Government Affairs Department: Leah Robins, Norman Abbott, and Georgia Barlow April 21, 2025 – On April […]

Metropolitan Area Planning Council Awards More Than $440k to 31 Local Projects

Posted on March 19, 2025 at 10:15 am. Written by Tim Viall

Metropolitan Area Planning Council Awards More Than $440k to 31 Local Projects Arlington, Ashland, Boxborough, Cambridge, Chelsea, Danvers, Dedham, Everett, Framingham, Gloucester, Hopkinton, Hull, Littleton, Lynn, Malden, Marblehead, Melrose, Natick, […]

2024 Change to Condo Conversion Law Doubles Number of Protected Rental Homes

Posted on March 17, 2025 at 9:57 am. Written by Tim Viall

2024 Change to Condo Conversion Law Doubles Number of Protected Rental Homes Written by Zoe Iacovino, Regional Planning Data Analyst II, and Georgia Barlow, Government Affairs Specialist II Photo: Two […]

MARPA Gathers for Regional Planning Agency Day at the State House

Posted on February 27, 2025 at 5:01 pm. Written by Tim Viall

MARPA Gathers for Regional Planning Agency Day at the State House Written by Norman Abbott, Senior Government Affairs Specialist February 25, 2025 – Executive directors and staff representing the Commonwealth’s […]

A Look into the Governor’s 2026 Budget Recommendations

Posted on January 27, 2025 at 9:37 am. Written by Tim Viall

A Look into the Governor’s 2026 Budget Recommendations Questions? Contact the MAPC Government Affairs Department: Leah Robins, Norman Abbott, and Georgia Barlow January 27, 2025 – On January 22, Governor Healey […]

MAPC Statement on Supreme Judicial Court 3A Ruling

Posted on January 8, 2025 at 3:14 pm. Written by Tim Viall

MAPC Statement on Supreme Judicial Court 3A Ruling Jan. 8, 2025 – “We enthusiastically welcome the Supreme Judicial Court’s decision today to uphold the MBTA Communities Act and require the […]

2024 End of Formal Session Legislative Outcomes: MAPC Priorities and Interest Areas

Posted on January 6, 2025 at 9:47 am. Written by Tim Viall

2024 End of Formal Session Legislative Outcomes: MAPC Priorities and Interest Areas Written by the MAPC Government Affairs Department: Leah Robins, Norman Abbott, Matt Walsh, and Georgia Barlow December 30, […]

Right-Sizing Parking: A Key to Unlocking Housing Opportunity Under MBTA Communities

Posted on December 16, 2024 at 3:07 pm. Written by Tim Viall

Right-Sizing Parking: A Key to Unlocking Housing Opportunity Under MBTA Communities By Adi Nochur, Senior Transportation Planner December 16, 2024 – “After adopting multifamily zoning districts under Section 3A, what transit, […]