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Articles & Op-Eds by Executive Director, Susan Gittelman

Susan became the Founding Executive Director of B’nai B’rith Housing in 2003. She has over twenty-five years of progressively responsible experience in real estate development, neighborhood revitalization, and nonprofit management. Susan is a legacy member of CREW Boston and sits on the Housing & Economic Development Council of the Urban Land Institute Boston/New England. She has been recognized for her leadership and public service by CREW Boston, Boston Chamber of Commerce’s Executive Leadership Institute, and Banker & Tradesman’s Women of FIRE. She has served as an Opinion Editor Columnist for Banker & Tradesman since 2012. Susan holds a Master's degree in City and Regional Planning from Rutgers University and a B.A. degree from Hamilton College.

Boston’s Inclusionary Development Program Is Not a Panacea

February 11, 2020 by Susan Gittelman

Boston’s Inclusionary Development Program Is Not a Panacea

Young professionals and families are being priced out of the promise of homeownership or find that they are facing ridiculous transporta­tion burdens. Older folks are reluctant to sell their homes because there are not housing options in their own neighborhoods that meet their needs. Renters are probably the most stressed because there are so few options that are not a luxury level…

Filed Under: From Our Executive Director, News, Susan Gittelman in Banker & Tradesman Tagged With: inclusionary zoning

Affordable Housing and the Challenge of Becoming Climate Ready

October 11, 2019 by Susan Gittelman

Affordable Housing and the Challenge of Becoming Climate Ready

Energy efficiency, sustainability and resiliency measures – connected to addressing the real effects of climate change – are important elements for safe guarding the operations of multi-family housing. Click here to read Susan’s October op-ed in Banker & Tradesman.

Filed Under: From Our Executive Director, News, Susan Gittelman in Banker & Tradesman

There’s a Bipartisan Bill That Will Boost Housing

August 19, 2019 by Susan Gittelman

There’s a Bipartisan Bill That Will Boost Housing

The predominant tool used to finance affordable housing is the very effective Low Income Housing Tax Credit. Since its inception in 1986, the program has helped more than 10 million families put roofs over their heads. The Affordable Housing Credit Improvement Act is an opportunity to make a good thing even better. Click here to…

Filed Under: From Our Executive Director, News, Susan Gittelman in Banker & Tradesman

New Insights Into Multi-family Zoning

June 3, 2019 by Susan Gittelman

New Insights Into Multi-family Zoning

Housing experts and advocates are frustrated because of the many barriers that exist to creating more multi-family housing. A new survey of 100 cities and towns in Greater Boston could guide us towards solutions. The report, titled “State of Multi-family Housing in Greater Boston,” focuses specifically on regulations that restrict or promote multi-family housing. In her latest op-ed, Susan asserts that by gathering current policy data and looking at which communities have grown their housing supplies and which have not, this new report will help us increase the efficacy of future policy creation.

Filed Under: From Our Executive Director, News, Susan Gittelman in Banker & Tradesman

Let’s Invest In Making Density Bonuses Work

April 25, 2019 by Susan Gittelman

Let’s Invest In Making Density Bonuses Work

In an effort to produce more affordable housing, municipalities are exploring tools like inclusionary zoning and density bonus incentives. However, in the absence of significant data, density bonuses are not well-understood and can be difficult to deploy effectively. Susan stresses the importance of supporting communities in order to achieve the results that are so desperately needed.

Filed Under: From Our Executive Director, News, Susan Gittelman in Banker & Tradesman

The Takeaway from Minneapolis: Can Density Bring Value?

February 19, 2019 by Susan Gittelman

The Takeaway from Minneapolis: Can Density Bring Value?

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 for our region to step up.

Filed Under: From Our Executive Director, News, Susan Gittelman in Banker & Tradesman

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