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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.

Examining the Important Potential of the Housing Choice Bill

December 23, 2018 by Susan Gittelman

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.

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

Millennials Want Homeownership; Let’s Not Leave Them Behind

October 30, 2018 by Susan Gittelman

Millennials Want Homeownership; Let’s Not Leave Them Behind

In her latest op-ed, Susan urges that the time has come to dispel the myth that Millennials don’t want to be homeowners. Instead, she suggests, we need to focus on finding ways to eliminate the obstacles standing in their way.

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

Realizing the Potential of Opportunity Zones

August 30, 2018 by Susan Gittelman

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.

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

Modular Construction: Developing its Potential for Housing, Slowly But Steadily

June 28, 2018 by Susan Gittelman

Modular Construction: Developing its Potential for Housing, Slowly But Steadily

In her latest op-ed, Susan highlights innovation in modular construction and its potential to be part of the solution to creating the housing that we so desperately need.

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

The Link Between Health & Housing

April 30, 2018 by Susan Gittelman

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…

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

Defending the Community Reinvestment Act

February 27, 2018 by Susan Gittelman

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…

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

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