Minneapolis’ unprecedented 2040 Plan will allow three-family homes in the city’s residential neighborhoods, abolish parking minimums for all new construction, and allow high-density buildings along transit corridors. In her latest op-ed, Susan highlights how Minneapolis is demonstrating the value density can bring, explores what lessons Boston can learn, and asserts that the time has come…
Examining the Important Potential of the Housing Choice Bill
The Housing Choice bill is an important step that would create the opportunity for municipalities to achieve their housing goals through simple majority decision-making. With the hope of action on the bill by year end, Susan discusses its potential. Click here to read Susan’s October op-ed in Banker & Tradesman.
Millennials Want Homeownership; Let’s Not Leave Them Behind
Realizing the Potential of Opportunity Zones
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…
