Massachusetts Housing Partnership works with communities to create innovative policy and financing solutions that provide affordable homes and better lives.
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In Lexington, MBTA Communities will create nearly 1,000 new homes. One of the first towns to pass an MBTA Communities plan is now seeing the results.
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Milton will be ineligible to compete for about $4B incl in an economic leadership bill from the state. Econ package includes grant pgms not available to communities not in compliance or interim compliance with MBTA Communities Act.
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MHP is offering 3 virtual affordable housing trust trainings on consecutive Wednesdays 12-1:15 p.m. Dec. 4-18. Trainings are geared toward those involved with affordable housing trust funds & communities interested in establishing a trust. Register here: bit.ly/3BjTPm0
We're excited to introduce Kassie Infante as MHP’s 1st Director of Engagement & Inclusion! Her expertise in DEIB & housing 🏡 makes her a standout leader to enhance our culture & drive our DEIB goals forward. 🎉Here's more about Kassie: bit.ly/3ZhzjeV @LPS_Education
MHP got an inside look at the Deep Energy Retrofit (DER) at Allston-Brighton CDC’s Hano Homes. DER will fully decarbonize the bldgs. MHP is providing $2.75M in perm financing to preserve the 20 units of afford hsing.
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Opponents in Needham have enough signatures to force a referendum on the MBTA Communities Law. This after Town Meeting approved a plan that would put taller, denser housing near commuter rail stations. Referendum is tentatively scheduled for Jan. 14.
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More than 100 Mass communities comply with new MBTA Communities Act. “Communities across Massachusetts are overwhelmingly embracing the MBTA Communities Act," says @CHAPAdotorg CEO Rachel Heller.
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In Western Mass, 70-acre vacant estate that belonged to the late Yankee Candle founder could become a solution to the housing crisis. Developer is submitting paperwork. Portion of development would be affordable.
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ALT The 16-bedroom, 120,000-square foot mansion built by Yankee Candle founder Michael J. Kittredge
Join us in celebrating the promotion of Christine Madore to Director of Community Assistance. Since joining MHP in 2021, Christine has consistently impressed us with her leadership and success, especially in the Complete Neighborhood Partnership Program.
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A new report estimates that developing just a fraction of publicly owned land in Greater Boston could make room for 85,000 new homes. @andrewnbrinker
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Millbury becomes the second town bordering Worcester to resist the law, which is meant to encourage multifamily housing. telegram.com/story/news/loca…
Local communities that have embraced the state's MBTA Communities Act, have seen development opportunities increase. Developers and landowners that have historically had a hard time getting approval are now seeing success.
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New Boston development gives priority to first-generation home buyers. Effort seen as potentially helping to close the #racial wealth gap.
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Greater Boston has many small parcels of land that could become sites for new housing. Unfortunately, two-staircase buildings are often too big to fit on these parcels.
Leaders are lauding the grand opening of the Economic Mobility Hub at Rindge Commons in Cambridge, a 70,000- square-foot mixed-use development integrating housing programs, job training, and economic mobility programs.
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Communities embracing the MBTA law’s rezoning mandate, and early adopters are starting to see results.
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The ONE Mortgage Program, which breaks down barriers that prevent creditworthy families from buying a home, wouldn't be possible without participating lenders like Eastern Bank.
Why do they do it? Our Annual Report tells the story: mhpannualreport.net/annual-r…
The Supreme Judicial Court heard oral arguments on Atty Gen Campbell’s lawsuit against Milton to enforce the MBTA Communities Act. MHP fully supports the AG & has filed an amicus brief: bit.ly/3BAHYzX
Press release here: bit.ly/4eFDRkU
National perspective on how many affordable units could be lost in the coming decades.
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