Urban planner saying YES to homes for all across MA as Executive Director of @AbundantHomesMA | https://xitter.cf/t.co/0rM5CDcO5V
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Jesse Kanson-Benanav retweeted
We were so excited to have joined Sgt. Gumersindo Gomez, @AdamGomezMA, Fran Beaulieu, Gumersindo Gomez Jr., Vineeth Hemavathi, @NevarezSells, @angeldooley09, and @jessekb at @AbundantHomesMA in Springfield for a Yes on 7 event this week! Thank you to our supporters! 🏡
Jesse Kanson-Benanav retweeted
With Election Day Tuesday, I want to make a personal ask to anyone in the 2nd Middlesex Senate District: please vote for my friend Burhan Azeem.
I’ve known Burhan for more than six years, and I’ve had a front-row seat to how he approaches problems, with curiosity, humility, determination, collaboration and a relentless focus on getting things done.
Our state is an incredible place, but too many people are struggling to afford to live here, buy a home, raise a family, and build a future.
We need leaders willing to challenge the status quo and do the hard work of solving those problems.
I believe Burhan is that leader. I’m proud to give him my support for the Massachusetts Senate, and I hope you’ll consider a vote for Burhan on Tuesday.
Jesse Kanson-Benanav retweeted
More housing is possible, and we need to show the whole state how.
Please, please vote by September 1st!
Jesse Kanson-Benanav retweeted
“Boston can say they know what to do, but they have not done it. We like to think Boston is especially unique, but we are a city in a state, just like every other city in a state in the country. We just have this unique element in relation to the state zoning code.” @jessekb
Jesse Kanson-Benanav retweeted
Nithya went to planning grad school at MIT at the same time as some big YIMBYs, bravely tried to take on the failures of Measure ULA, and speaks highly credibly about the details of land use reform
These are pro-housing signals that are impossible to fake.
Jesse Kanson-Benanav retweeted
Housing reform is picking up steam in Massachusetts.
The state now requires boards to weigh the broader public need for housing in variance decisions.
Still in play: statewide duplex legalization, YIGBY, and guardrails on discretionary site plan review.
Jesse Kanson-Benanav retweeted
The House passed the Economic Development Bill with major housing wins, including YIGBY, statewide Site Plan Review reform, and more than $500M in investments to support housing and economic growth.
Now it's time for the Senate to finish the job.
abundanthousingma.org/housee…
Jesse Kanson-Benanav retweeted
The Abundant Housing Legalize Starter Homes has been organized as a ballot question committee on 7/6/26.
Filer Page: ocpf.us/r?f=95551
Jesse Kanson-Benanav retweeted
the united states has around 2 billion parking spaces for 280 million cars. every car in america owns seven homes and all of them are free. you own zero homes and your rent went up
Jesse Kanson-Benanav retweeted
Curious about the housing movement? Join us! 🏡
No policy experience required—just bring yourself.
📅 June 30
📍 Democracy Brewing Beer Garden
Meet fellow advocates and learn how we're working to build more homes across Massachusetts.
Jesse Kanson-Benanav retweeted
⏰ Tomorrow is the last day of June—and the last day of our Triple Decker Challenge!
We're just $400 away from our $10,000 goal. Every gift helps us advocate for more homes across Massachusetts.
Help us cross the finish line :abundanthousingma.org/donate…
Meanwhile because of the MBTA Communities act (which doesn't apply to Boston-proper) many commuter rail stations throughout eastern Massachusetts have higher density, by-right zoning for multifamily housing than the City of Boston does near any subway or trolley station.
In too many places, outdated zoning has restricted housing near transit — limiting opportunity & driving up rents.
Through Block by Block, @NYCMayor's bold housing plan, we'll expand housing near subways & buses to make it easier for people to live by the transit they rely on.
Can you imagine Michelle Wu standing next to Maura Healey and the Exec Dir of the state's largest YIMBY group, behind a podium that says "LET THEM BUILD"
We could do this in Boston...it would just take leadership that is actually committed to ending our housing crisis.
Jesse Kanson-Benanav retweeted
"Zoning reform alone is insufficient to meet the scale of need for housing production. A comprehensive agenda is needed to address regulatory barriers to housing production, spanning building, fire, energy, septic system, wetlands, and stormwater rules." @BosIndicators
Jesse Kanson-Benanav retweeted
David Modica , whose viral Marblehead Town Meeting remarks sparked a national conversation is joining AHMA's Lobby Day on May 27th at the Massachusetts State House alongside @MassLtGov , @RepAndyVargas , and Sen. Brendan Crighton.
🔗: abundanthousingma.org/lobby-…
Jesse Kanson-Benanav retweeted
Mamdani admin announcing a slew of permitting and regulatory process reforms for housing supply this morning.
Biggest change builds on the YIMBY ballot measures that passed in Nov + the state environmental review reforms, for almost all projects that need a zoning change.
