With federal housing assistance threatened to sink to its lowest level in 40 years, the Our Homes Our Voices campaign is an important call to action in Boston and across the country to support and engage those with the most at stake if this housing is lost. Click here to read Susan’s August 2017 op-ed.
Early Signs Are Promising For Workforce Housing
One year after launch the Workforce Housing Initiative shows great promise to meet the demand for residents with middle incomes. Click here to read Susan’s June 2017 op-ed.
Supply and Demand: Is It Working?
Susan discusses the influx of luxury units and its effects on rent in older buildings. Click here to read Susan’s April 2017 op-ed.
Yes In My Backyard: Nurturing A Pro-Housing Movement
“From Cambridge to Roslindale, Newton to Jamaica Plain, points in between and beyond, local residents are coming together to say YES In My Back Yard…” (A Better Cambridge). Susan discusses this emerging movement and its potential. Click here to read Susan’s February 2017 op-ed.
Accessory Dwelling Units – Perfecting A Tool in the Housing Toolbox
Accessory dwelling units (ADUs) can be used to increase and diversify current local housing stock, and anticipated statewide legislation will help to unlock their potential. Click here to read Susan’s December 2016 op-ed.
Senator Proposes Creation Of Middle-Class Housing Tax Credit
A middle-class housing tax credit is a worthwhile complement to expanding the Low Income Housing Tax Credit, and worthy of our consideration. Click here to read Susan’s October 2016 op-ed.
