Let's keep the momentum going to create more equitable & sustainable #housing opportunities. Technical advising from our Community Assistance team carried through to the plan ultimately being adopted. 👏👏👏 bit.ly/3R0ut1C bit.ly/3HsxkZe

“zoning is the long-term foundation of every other housing policy choice.” For too long, zoning has been used to say no. As communities put multifamily zoning in place, zoning becomes a way to say yes to a bright, & inclusive future. bostonglobe.com/2023/11/16/opi… via The Boston Globe

Funding is desperately needed to provide shelter to families who are out of options. I am proud to live in a state that provides shelter & is committed to affordable housing. I urge the Legislature to get this done. And, I urge every community to say yes to housing.

The 2023 Greater Boston Housing Report Card highlights the high cost of area housing. buff.ly/3R3nHrV Mortgage rates have remained high, fewer homes are on the market for sale, and sale prices have increased — pushing would-be homebuyers out of the market.

HUD’s #HomefortheHolidays is back! 🏠🌟 To kick off the holiday season, we’re sharing helpful information about the agency's work to make homes more affordable for Americans across the country. Check out some useful resources and how to access them ⬇️️

The Boston Globe report shows how ADU's help put a dent in #housing crisis in one Calif. community and how tactics there could be applied here in MA. bit.ly/3sRhndJ Andrew Brinker

The collective strength of our community has always been our biggest asset. For #GivingTuesday2023, join us in making an investment in affordable housing in MA. By supporting CHAPA, you can ensure everyone has a safe, affordable home where they choose. bit.ly/CHAPADonation

Everyone deserves a fair and just #HomefortheHolidays. Check out some of the ways HUD helps make that a reality for more people who call this country home. ⬇️

Thank you to everyone who supported CHAPA on #givingtuesday2023! Creating access & opportunity for all in MA to have a safe, healthy, and affordable place to call home is a team sport. We can't do it without you! Consider CHAPA in your year-end giving: bit.ly/CHAPADonation

In case you missed it last week, I recently hosted a Community Conversation to discuss housing challenges and solutions in Massachusetts. Housing Families CHAPA City of Malden You can watch the whole thing here: youtube.com/watch?v=davwNu…

In DC this week, our board member Maritza Crossen CHAPA was elected to the membership committee and our executive director Thomas Callahan was elected vice chair of The Appraisal Foundation Council to Advance Residential Equity. #financialequity

.@GlobeAbraham The Boston Globe column on poor families who are ineligible for emergency #housing is yet another example of #Massachusetts housing crisis. This is why every community needs to do its part to build #affordablehousing, incl/ multifamily housing. bostonglobe.com/2023/12/02/met…

“It’s an incredibly powerful tool to meet our goals for housing, transportation, sustainability, diversity, and inclusion,” said Lily Linke, MBTA Communities Engagement Manager for CHAPA. “Our goal is 200,000 new homes by 2030,” Linke said. boston25news.com/news/local/inc…

Helping ensure homes are healthy and free from hazards is key to our mission, and we work hard daily to make homes healthier and safer. Here are some principles to keep in mind that can help keep your #HomefortheHoliday safe for you and your family.

Boston is infamous for its high housing costs. Since 2022, as estimated by Zillow’s Observed Rent Index, Boston’s rents have continued to surge, almost catching up to Los Angeles’ typical rents. Learn more in our 2023 Greater Boston Housing Report Card buff.ly/46d1lsq

Congratulations to Milton on its historic vote last night for new zoning to meet the MBTA Communities Law. We need smart solutions to spur housing production and reduce housing costs. Housing and Livable Communities looks forward to reviewing these plans. bostonglobe.com/2023/12/11/met…

Speaking on a panel about fostering inclusivity through urban planning & design, MHP's Dana LeWinter said the MBTA zoning law allows communities to lay out their vision. The summit was hosted by Bisnow. @MHIC_Financing CHAPA RODE Architects. bit.ly/3GGKbcw

“People need the ability to grow their assets,” said Rachel Heller, of Citizens Housing and Planning Association, who pinned segregation and disinvestment in Black and Latino communities as the driving factor in widening the wealth gap. apps.bostonglobe.com/metro/money-po…

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