Tag: housing

Fair Housing Regional Listening Sessions – Greater Boston

Posted on January 14, 2026 at 1:46 pm. Written by Amanda Belles

The Executive Office of Housing and Livable Communities (EOHLC) along with various community partners is hosting in-person fair housing regional listening sessions. The focus of the listening sessions is to […]

Local Action Units (LAUs): A Resource for Municipalities Release Webinar (virtual)

Posted on October 28, 2025 at 1:31 pm. Written by Amanda Belles

Please join us for this virtual release of MAPC’s new Local Action Units (LAUs) Resource Guide for Municipalities. This webinar will showcase our research and engagement around LAUs in Massachusetts […]

Mayor Dominick Pangallo Signs Ordinance Eliminating Parking Mandates for New Multifamily Housing in Salem

Posted on September 29, 2025 at 4:22 pm. Written by Tim Viall

Mayor Dominick Pangallo Signs Ordinance Eliminating Parking Mandates for New Multifamily Housing in Salem The approval follows two affirming votes by the City Council of the ordinance first proposed by […]

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 […]

Data Opens Doors: Measuring the Affordable Housing Gap Webinar

Posted on March 24, 2025 at 2:34 pm. Written by Amanda Belles

Please join Housing Navigator Massachusetts and MAPC for the release of Data Opens Doors! Note: This webinar qualifies for 1.5 AICP Continuing Education credits. In this webinar, Housing Navigator Massachusetts […]

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 […]

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 […]

Tips for Implementing Accessory Dwelling Units Legislation in Your Community

Posted on November 22, 2024 at 1:43 pm. Written by Amanda Belles

Please join MAPC staff and local municipalities for this virtual opportunity to learn tips for implementing the new Accessory Dwelling Units (ADU) State Law. This webinar will highlight two examples […]

ADU Webinar

Posted on October 31, 2024 at 12:36 pm. Written by Amanda Belles

The Executive Office of Housing and Livable Communities (EOHLC), Attorney General’s Office (AGO), and the Massachusetts Municipal Association (MMA), is inviting municipal officials, municipal staff, and local leaders who are […]

Celebrating Progress on MBTA Communities

Posted on October 23, 2024 at 4:25 pm. Written by Tim Viall

Celebrating Progress on MBTA Communities By Sukanya Sharma, Senior Regional Land Use Planner, and Matt Walsh, Government Affairs Policy Analyst II October 16, 2024 – On October 1, MAPC joined […]