Dear Neighbors, Residents and Friends, During this time of uncertainty B’nai B’rith Housing is committed to keeping stakeholders informed about our ongoing projects. As you may know, Phase 2 of The Coolidge at Sudbury is currently under construction, and is bringing an additional 56 units of affordable senior housing to Sudbury, MA. Building off of…
7 easy steps to help prevent the spread of COVID-19!
According to the World Health Organization, there are 7 easy steps everyone should take in order to prevent the spread of novel coronavirus. As the number of confirmed cases increase around the country, it is more important than ever that every member of our community makes some basic hygienic and behavioral changes to help curb…
Senior Residences at the Machon – Construction Updates
In Swampscott, construction has begun on the rehabilitation and addition of the former Machon Elementary School, which will transform the site into the home of 38 high quality affordable senior housing units. Keep scrolling to read about project progress! Development Timeline The construction of the Senior Residences at the Machon will commence in March 2020. Affirmative…
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…
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.
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…
