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Crowded In and Priced Out: Housing for Families in Greater Boston

Posted on February 3, 2020 at 9:55 am. Written by Elise Harmon

Photo by Alex Koppelman Crowded In and Priced Out: Housing Families in Greater Boston A majority of “family-sized” units in Greater Boston aren’t occupied by families with children, a new […]

“Crowded in and Priced Out:” Housing Families with Children in Greater Boston

Posted on February 3, 2020 at 8:42 am. Written by Elise Harmon

Nearly one out of every four families with children in 12 Greater Boston communities pay more than half their income for housing, while nearly one in ten live in overcrowded conditions.

Help Envision Future Housing in Marblehead

Posted on June 18, 2019 at 9:42 am. Written by Elise Harmon

‘Housing Production Plan’ will identify housing need and shape town’s housing goals for the future For Immediate Release: June 14, 2019 Amanda Linehan Communications Manager Metropolitan Area Planning Council (MAPC) […]

Salem Housing Forum

Posted on February 22, 2019 at 5:13 pm. Written by Elise Harmon

Salem Housing Forum Learn about housing needs in Salem and guide a new affordable housing policy for the City Amanda Linehan Communications Director Metropolitan Area Planning Council (MAPC) 617-933-0705 [email protected] […]

METRO BOSTON MAYORS: REGION MUST PRODUCE 185k NEW HOUSING UNITS TO KEEP UP WITH ECONOMIC, POPULATION GROWTH

Posted on October 2, 2018 at 10:23 am. Written by Elise Harmon

Fifteen communities of the Metro Mayors Coalition today announced a new housing production goal for the coalition region to meet the demands of a robust regional economy and a growing population in Boston and surrounding areas.

Building the Future: MAPC’s MassBuilds Shows Past, Present, and Future Development

Posted on August 15, 2018 at 11:51 am. Written by Elise Harmon

Metropolitan Boston needs to build an average of 16,000 new homes per year to meet projected demand. But between 2010 and 2017, we averaged just over 10,500 units per year. […]

Multi-Family Housing | Broken Zoning, Unaffordable Homes: What Can Be Done?

Posted on July 17, 2018 at 3:32 pm. Written by Elise Harmon

What’s the Problem? Massachusetts is in the midst of a housing crisis that threatens our communities, our economic success, and our quality of life. For years now, advocates have been […]

Housing Choice Plus | Broken Zoning, Unaffordable Homes: What Can Be Done?

Posted on July 13, 2018 at 9:10 am. Written by Elise Harmon

What’s the Problem? Massachusetts is in the midst of a housing crisis that threatens our communities, our economic success, and our quality of life. For years now, advocates have been […]

Accessory Dwelling Units | Broken Zoning, Unaffordable Homes: What Can Be Done?

Posted on July 9, 2018 at 3:57 pm. Written by Elise Harmon

What’s the Problem? Massachusetts is in the midst of a housing crisis that threatens our communities, our economic success, and our quality of life. For years now, advocates have been […]

Help Envision Future Housing for Winchester

Posted on May 31, 2018 at 10:03 am. Written by Elise Harmon

For immediate release: Tuesday, May 29, 2018 ‘Housing Production Plan’ will identify housing need and shape town’s housing goals for the future WINCHESTER – Do you live in Winchester? Are […]