As Susan writes in her latest Banker & Tradesman Op-Ed, “We find ourselves needing to step back from the precipice of yet another economic crisis caused by the pandemic. Not unlike how we are battling a virus that has devastated the lives of so many, we must focus on our most vulnerable families and keep them out of…
Fair Housing, Housing Choice Must Replace Status Quo
As Susan describes in her latest Banker & Tradesman Op-Ed, we are at an inflection point in our public discourse around social and racial equity. Solutions that address our critical housing shortage such as Housing Choice and that allow us to make progress in achieving our equal opportunity goals like strong Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing policies must…
Good News Delivered!
We are very pleased to share that food and hygiene supply deliveries continue at Covenant House in Brighton! Though we have begun to re-open outdoor spaces and reconvene distanced exercise classes, we want to make sure that all of our residents continue to have access to much needed food and supplies, especially if they aren’t…
Gen2Gen hosts Councilor O’Malley and JPNDC’s Gio Valencia for a #GettingToYes on Multifamily webinar!
Gen2Gen’s NextGen Connects digital event series has partnered up with regional housing advocates Abundant Housing MA to welcome City Councilor Matt O’Malley and Director of Organizing for JPNDC Gio Valencia for an in-depth conversation moderated by Gen2Gen Steering Committee Member + Abundant Housing MA Board member Molly Goodman. To watch a recording of the webinar,…
Immediate Federal Aid Needed to Halt Brewing Housing Emergency
Pandemic Has Turned Affordable Housing Challenge into a Crisis As more tenants are unable to pay rent, owners of multifamily housing may lack the resources to responsibly operate the housing they provide. If they are unable to pay mortgages and operating costs, the financial health of the properties and their ability to serve residents is…
Boston Rents Spiral Even Higher – Boston Globe
“Rents for apartments in Boston are soaring, and a dearth of construction of less expensive apartments is making it increasingly difficult for tenants to find affordable places to live.” The creation of affordable housing is becoming increasingly important. Click here to read the full article.
