Topic: Housing – Page 7

MetroWest Regional Affordable Housing Trust Project

Posted on October 17, 2011 at 4:39 pm. Written by Kit Un

In 2009, the MetroWest Regional Collaborative (then named the MetroWest Growth Management Committee) received a District Local Technical Assistance grant through MAPC to research opportunities to collaborate regionally on housing […]

Foreclosure Resource Guide for Municipalities

Posted on November 8, 2010 at 11:34 am. Written by Kit Un

As a municipal leader, you see the impact of foreclosures firsthand and know the ripple effects this crisis has on your community. The Commonwealth of Massachusetts, state agencies, nonprofit organizations, […]

Shared Parking

Posted on September 2, 2010 at 9:09 pm. Written by Kit Un

Parking Spaces Serving Multiple Masters Shared parking means that a parking facility serves multiple destinations. This requires multiple destinations within walking distance of the same parking facility, and is most […]

Best Practices and Legal Resources for Strengthening Neighborhoods

Posted on January 12, 2010 at 9:58 am. Written by Kit Un

Best Practices for Strengthening Neighborhoods Foreclosures negatively impact neighborhoods. As property-tax revenues decline, it is harder for municipalities to provide good schools, police protection, and other services. Local governments have […]