Category: Housing – Page 7

MAPC applauds extra rental assistance, pushes for eviction moratorium extension

Posted on October 12, 2020 at 6:58 pm. Written by Elise Harmon

For Immediate Release: Monday, October 12 Today, Governor Baker announced a serious response to the looming eviction crisis, including much-needed funds for rental assistance to at-risk tenants, assistance for landlords, […]

The Crisis Continues: The COVID-19 Layoff Housing Gap October Update

Posted on October 5, 2020 at 5:30 pm. Written by Elise Harmon

We estimate that 45,000 renter households and 35,000 owner households with a worker on standard unemployment assistance will have trouble covering their housing costs and basic needs this month. The […]

New Analysis: How Much COVID-Related Housing Assistance Will MA Municipalities Need?

Posted on August 25, 2020 at 10:21 am. Written by Elise Harmon

New Data | The COVID-19 Layoff Housing Gap How Much COVID-Related Housing Assistance Will MA Municipalities Need? Published: August 25, 2020 Where in Massachusetts will residents need housing assistance once […]

MAPC Executive Director Issues Statement on Repeal of AFFH Regulations

Posted on July 29, 2020 at 9:06 pm. Written by Elise Harmon

MAPC Executive Director Issues Statement on Repeal of AFFH Regulations Wednesday, July 29, 2020 Marc Draisen, Executive Director of the Metropolitan Area Planning Council (MAPC), today released the the following […]

COVID-19 Layoff Housing Assistance – NOW by Municipality

Posted on June 15, 2020 at 3:20 pm. Written by Kit Un

Date: June 15, 2020 Unemployment is at a historic high in Massachusetts. For the moment, a $600 supplement added to unemployment payments is softening some of the financial blow for those receiving benefits. […]

Help Determine Housing Goals and Strategies for Lynn

Posted on May 26, 2020 at 12:00 pm. Written by Elise Harmon

For Immediate Release: Friday, May 22, 2020 HELP DETERMINE HOUSING GOALS AND STRATEGIES FOR LYNN Residents encouraged to participate in an online open house in May to give input on […]

May Data Viz: Responding to COVID-19

Posted on May 1, 2020 at 10:09 am. Written by Annabelle Thomas Taylor

Every month, MAPC’s Data Services department is releasing maps and data visualizations covering a range of vital and interrelated topics: equity, housing, transportation, climate, arts and culture, and more. The […]

Research Brief: The COVID-19 Layoff Housing Gap

Posted on April 3, 2020 at 9:48 am. Written by Elise Harmon

Report: The COVID-19 Layoff Housing Gap The “first wave” of COVID-related unemployment in Massachusetts is represented in the nearly 329,000 initial unemployment claims filed between March 16 and March […]

April Data Viz: The Digital Divide

Posted on April 1, 2020 at 9:25 am. Written by Annabelle Thomas Taylor

Equity-Forward Economic Development in Uphams Corner

Posted on March 3, 2020 at 4:23 pm. Written by Elise Harmon

Equity-Forward Development in Uphams Corner Across the Boston region and the United States, neighborhoods are experiencing significant economic changes. In some cases, residents can ride the wave of the economic […]