Last year’s Tax Cuts and Jobs Act introduced a new provision for Opportunity Zones, which encourages investors to put money into development projects in needy communities by providing significant tax breaks. In her latest op-ed, Susan discusses the potential of the unprecedented program to benefit areas with the greatest needs.
Modular Construction: Developing its Potential for Housing, Slowly But Steadily
The Link Between Health & Housing
Research shows that keeping people healthy is about more than medicine, and hospitals are taking notice. In her latest op-ed, Susan highlights how medical institutions are increasingly playing a key role in addressing the significance of quality, stable housing as a social determinant of health. Click here to read Susan’s April op-ed. Image adapted from David…
Defending the Community Reinvestment Act
The CRA has been a critical tool for increasing access to credit – and homes – to low-income Americans, including people of color. Susan describes why the CRA is still very relevant – even in a changed lending environment – as well as why it is more essential now than ever. Click here to read Susan’s…
Gittelman Appointed to Healthy Aging Advisory Committee
BBH’s Executive Director, Susan Gittelman has been appointed to the Determination of Need’s (DON) Community Health Initiative (CHI) Healthy Aging Fund Advisory Committee. The purpose of this committee is to assist the Massachusetts Department of Public Health (MDPH) and Executive Office of Elder Affairs (EOEA) with setting the funding priorities for the CHI Healthy Aging…
Housing Report Card Spurs Fresh Ideas
Susan reflects on the latest Housing Report Card from The Boston Foundation, which has effectively served as a catalyst for fresh ideas, regional approaches and a new regulatory option at the local level to make it easier to get more housing built. Click here to read Susan’s December 2017 op-ed.
