In early November, BBH Executive Director, Susan Gittelman visited Atlanta as part of her involvement with City to City, a program of the Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce that is designed to share best practices with counterparts in other cities, and improve our own region by creating a strong network of collaboration between sectors. While…
Why Improving Transportation is a Housing Issue
Investing in the future of transportation services is as relevant to housing as it is to jobs. We need to consider whether our rail system can better connect where people live to where they work. Linking commuter hubs would increase access to attractive home and job opportunities throughout the region. Click here to read Susan’s…
Our Homes, Our Voices
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.
