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It's been one year since Gov. Healey and Lt. Gov. Driscoll were sworn into office and 7 months since EOHLC was created. In that time we've made huge strides to make Mass. more affordable and to create more livable communities. Thank you, @MassGovernor and @MassLtGov!
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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.
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Congratulations to Brookline, which overwhelmingly approved removing barriers to multi-family housing. Smart, sensible growth is vital to battling the rising costs of housing in our communities so that we can make Mass. affordable for everyone once again. bostonglobe.com/2023/11/15/m…
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🚨New MBTA Communities Guidelines just dropped.
Two things to know:
1) Guidelines now allow flexibility to require mixed-use zoning.
2) 13 additional state grant programs will now take compliance with the law into consideration when making award recommendations.
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ADUs by-right, local option real estate transfer fees, expanding homeownership opportunities and more!
The $4.12B Affordable Homes Act is the largest investment in housing in Massachusetts history and is estimated to create 40k+ new homes.
#AffordableHomesAct #mapoli
Housing is the biggest challenge facing Massachusetts – ask anyone looking for a place to live.
Big challenges call for bold solutions. Today in Chelsea, we’re unveiling our Affordable Homes Act. Watch at mass.gov/GovernorLive
ALT Affordable Homes Act. Smart Housing. Livable Communities.
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#HappeningNow #RibbonCutting 142 deeply affordable units of supportive housing at JJ Carroll House with @Massltgov @MassHHS @MayorWu @SenWarren @RepPressley @MassHousing
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Yesterday, I welcomed 19 newly hired Homeless Coordinators who will be working on the frontlines to help families and individuals who find themselves homeless. It’s a tough job, and these folks have the experience and compassion to succeed in this role.
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(2/3) While we are hopeful that we can work with the town to put forward a new plan that would bring them into compliance with the #MBTACommunitiesLaw, at this time they are non-compliant, which means they will begin losing out on significant grant funding from the state.
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DHCD’s number 1 asset Kate Racer here with @MassGovernor and @MassEOHED Sec Kennealy together after this mornings announcement! Kate is a true housing legend!
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I’m excited to deliver my first State of the Commonwealth on January 17th!
2023 was all about making Massachusetts more affordable. In 2024, we’re going to keep after it.
We’ve got some awesome things in store for this year that I can’t wait to share with you. Tune in at mass.gov/SOTC. #MASOTC
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🎂 Happy Birthday, @massgovernor. It’s been an honor fighting for more affordable housing and building livable communities with you.
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Building affordable housing is like putting together a puzzle. You need the zoning in place, funding, and support. And the Governor’s bill will make a big impact to empower residents to say Yes to affordable housing - Rachel Heller @CHAPAdotorg #HousingChoice
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(3/3) We are grateful to the 175 communities that are in compliance with the law for recognizing that we all have a role to play in addressing our state’s housing challenges.
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Beautiful morning and full room in #Falmouth to celebrate 1,500 new units of affordable housing across the state with @MassLtGov and our Undersecretary Maddox. $50 M in direct funding and nearly $90 M in federal+state tax credits.
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It all starts with zoning. That’s why each community is tasked with finding a multifamily zoning district that works for them. This important work opens up possibilities for multifamily housing. #MBTACommunitiesLaw
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The #AffordableHomesAct has cleared the housing committee. Thank you Chair @LydiaMEdwards & @RepArciero, Vice Chairs @SenJohnFKeenan and @Meg4StateRep and the entire Joint Committee on #Housing for your leadership. Now onto the next committee! ack.net/stories/healey-housi…
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We can preserve history and solve housing challenges. The Curtis Hotel in Lenox opened the year of America's independence. Today seniors have a comfortable home in public housing. Thank you @repsmitty34 Sen. Paul Mark, Marybeth Mitts, Shannon Cella, Barbara Heaphy for the tour!
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.@AbundantHomesMA is right. ADU’s are one of the gentlest tools we can use to help build our way out of this #housing crisis. Thank you for this very thoughtful op-ed.
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Just wrapped up incredible two days in Western Mass. talking housing from #Springfield to #Pittsfield. Great ideas, great engagement as we all work together to craft solutions to the #housing crisis.
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#Happeningnow with @massgovernor and @massltgov testifying before the legislature in support of the #AffordableHomesAct. #AHA4Mass
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Today with @MassLtGov and Undersecretary Chan in #Topsfield announcing our MA Downtown Initiative Awards - $300k for 20 communities to pursue downtown revitalization projects! #MADowntown
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Packed house to hear @MassGovernor @JayAshEOHED and @CKornegayDHCD testify on behalf of our #HousingChoiceInitiative legislation
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The JJ Carroll House proves that we can do better when it comes to providing affordable living for our seniors. I was proud to be part of today’s ribbon-cutting ceremony with @MassLtGov, @MassHHS, @MayorWu @MassHousing, @SenWarren, @RepPressley &many others! #AffordableHomesAct
The JJ Caroll House has opened doors (literally!) for residents to age in a dynamic and supportive community with dignity. This is what easing the housing crunch looks like — coming together and getting creative. Let’s make more projects like this a reality with the Affordable Homes Act!
ALT Elected officials cutting ribbon.
ALT LG Driscoll at 2Life podium.
ALT Secretary Augustus and Secretary Walsh.
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#Tonight I will be on Greater Boston at 7p.m. to discuss the importance of creating more housing with more affordable options in #Massachusetts. #AffordableHomesAct #AHA4Mass @GBH
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Testifying on behalf of the #AffordableHomesAct with @massltgov and @MassANF. HUGE thank you to the legislature for keeping this critical bill moving through the process. #BondingCommittee #Hearing2 #AHA4Mass
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Good luck tonight @massgovernor! I’m proud to be part of your team – and I look forward to hearing your vision for the coming year.
Tune in at 7PM at mass.gov/SOTC #MASOTC #MakeMassAffordable #AffordableHomesAct
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#MASOTC just wrapped! We will make a difference by investing in #affordablehousing and giving local communities the tools to lower #housing costs across the state. That is why @massgovernor, @massltgov and I are testifying tomorrow in support of the #AffordableHomesAct. #AHA4MASS
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Today, I’m reminded of President Franklin D. Roosevelt who proclaimed a second bill of rights that included, “The right of every family to a decent home”. A right that’s more important than ever. #HappyPresidentsDay
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.@MassLtGov just announced more than $23 million in funding to 7 housing authorities for major rehab projects that will also bring services to senior residents in state aided public housing to enhance aging in community. Congratulations and a big TY to Fitchburg for hosting!
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Too many families in #Massachusetts are struggling to find #affordablehousing. Please share your housing story with @AbundantHomesMA. #aha4mass
Have you struggled to find affordable housing in Massachusetts?
We would like to hear your story to help bring awareness and further our housing advocacy🏘️!
Share your story today!
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#AHA4MASS #AffordableHousing
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Today I was proud to join @MassGovernor and @MassLtGov for the swearing-in of the Housing Advisory Council and the Commission on Unlocking Housing Production - two advisory bodies that will have a significant impact on #affordablehousing across the state. mass.gov/news/governor-heale…
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Right now @MassGovernor here at our affordable housing awards and discussing our Housing Choice Initiative and importance of new production throughout MA
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Meet the women who have a significant impact on the future of #housing in #Massachusetts. I am grateful these women are serving on our Housing Advisory Council and the Commission on Unlocking Housing Production. #WomensHistoryMonth #GirlPower
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Incredible weather @JCHECommunity for an incredible day for Affordable Housing in Massachusetts. Today @MassGovernor signing $1.8 Billion legislation to support more affordable housing across the Commonwealth.
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Here w @MassGovernor and many stakeholders - announcing that we will refile our Housing Choice Legislation to meet the urgent challenge of housing here in MA for seniors, young professionals, families, and all our residents.
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It’s no surprise that our young workforce is planning to leave #Massachusetts because of the high costs of housing . Multi-family zoning can help us create more supply to meet the demand and ultimately lower rents. #MBTACommunitiesLaw
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Thank you Undersecretary for announcing the this year’s 19 award winners ! These projects will create/preserve nearly 1500 housing units !
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From converted garages to granny flats and tiny homes, accessory dwelling units are changing the game of home affordability elsewhere. And with the Affordable Homes Act, "Massachusetts could do it, too," says @BostonGlobe ICYMI apps.bostonglobe.com/2023/10…
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Today is the 5th day on the job for new Undersecretary Maddox and here at our #HousingChoice Spotlight she notes how vital it is that we have support from across disciplines - education, healthcare, employers - who understand how housing underpins all our opportunities.
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Thank you @statehousenews @MASSterList for hosting a critical discussion on #housing and the grid. The Commonwealth is a leader in #climate and a leader in housing. Together, we can build a cleaner, more affordable #Massachusetts. Thank you @nationalgridMA for sponsoring.
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I want to thank all of the homeowners, renters, labor organizations, business groups, healthcare experts and housing advocates who testified in support of the #AffordableHomesAct today. #AHA4Mass
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Here with the whole gang @MassGovernor @MassLtGov @JayAshEOHED and Undersecretary Chan to announce the 2018 Community Development Block Grant Awards! $32M will touch 59 communities across MA
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By converting her Roslindale garage into a new home, Tina can move her Dad closer to his family. We need the ability to create more #ADU's. #AffordableHomesAct #AHA4Mass
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Thank you to everyone who braved the rain to attend today’s listening session and thank you to @northshore_cc in #Lynn for hosting us. We heard some excellent feedback and potential solutions to creating more housing for every age and every income. Thank you.
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Full house here to celebrate major housing announcement w @MassGovernor @MassLtGov @CKornegayDHCD and lots of friends & partners
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With Sec. @JayAshEOHED giving DHCD staff a shout out and taking questions from the audience before we welcome @MassLtGov up! #MAdowntowns
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Our very own Kate Racer says the ground game of affordable housing in MA is very strong and argues we have the best developers in the country! We might be a bit biased... Thank you @CHAPAdotorg for hosting these conversations #AffordableHousing #HousingChoice #CHAPAForum
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Yesterday, I took part in the opening of "A Place to Live" in Worcester. This innovative solution to homelessness began with a task force I launched as city manager in search of a better way to solve chronic homelessness.
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Do you owe back rent because you lost your job or lost income during the #COVID19MA pandemic? Find out about emergency assistance that may help you get back on track with your housing costs.
Learn more: mass.gov/CovidHousingHelp
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It was great to join @HUDNewEngland Regional Administrator @Juana_B_Matias earlier this week at @HUDgov / @HHSGov #Health & #Housing Fair in #Leominster.
📸: with the #EOHLC team
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.@MassGovernor: The biggest problem we have is not that we don’t do affordable housing — we just don’t do enough! It’s why we passed the largest bond bill in MA history and working to change the rules to increase production. #affordablehousing
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I heard some incredible stories earlier this week from #homeowners who have had #homebuying success, but the search process has taken a toll. We need more #housing for every income level in order to meet the demand. The #AffordableHomesAct provides a real shot at homeownership.
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We need more housing to help lower costs for Massachusetts residents. Unused office spaces in our communities present an opportunity to provide that while also boosting local economies. From @BostonGlobe bostonglobe.com/2023/11/06/o…
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Chrystal's accomplishments are significant and all the more impressive considering how long she has been at DHCD - @MassHousing Tim Sullivan
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Hi, Deputy Secretary Maddox here! Taking over the Secretary’s X account to say Happy Women’s History Month! #WomensHistoryMonth
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Congratulations to @SomervilleCity on today’s $4.4M MassWorks award to unlock the redevelopment of Clarendon Hill - which will rehab and preserve 200+ units of state-aided public housing AND create 300+ units of NEW middle-income and market-rate housing! #affordablehousing
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Thank you to @MassGov, @MassLtGov & the statewide municipal leaders for attending our Housing Campaign kickoff yesterday. It was great to hear from all of our local leaders about what’s working in their communities & what more we can do to help meet the needs of their residents.
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Surplus state land is an untapped resource for unlocking more housing in Mass.
The Walnut St. project in Foxborough will create 141 new homes for people age 55+. We need more projects like this to bring down rising costs and the #AffordableHomesAct will get us there.
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Today, our team celebrates the legacy of Senator Brooke who fought against housing discrimination. #BlackHistoryMonth
The #AffordableHomesAct will create an Office of Fair Housing to strengthen tenant protections & promote #affordablehousing for Black & Latino families.
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TY @AndrewDeFranza1 for explaining how our current system makes it harder for new housing production in communities - current zoning ensures that small number of opponents can derail good housing projects. Political and economic realities of today are untenable #HousingChoice
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Strong communities need a healthy portfolio of housing affordable to a range of incomes. We are a growing state and we cannot continue on the current path if we want to remain a strong state - @MassLtGov on why we need #HousingChoice and more housing across the state
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Undersecretary Chan reminds us that this legislation is about families, residents, young people, and our seniors. It’s about homes and preserving opportunity for people in Massachusetts into the future #HousingChoice. And yes, there is a BOAT in this library!
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As a former city manager, I know that local, state, and federal partnerships are a win-win for residents across the Commonwealth!
Thank you @MassLtGov and congratulations to all of the communities receiving CDBG awards today.
As a former mayor, I know what it’s like to look out for grants and do everything you can to get people what they need.
Thanks to our federal delegation, almost $65M is coming to 72 cities and towns through Community Development Block Grants. Congrats to all the awardees!
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ALT LG Driscoll speaks with three people at Community Development Block Grants announcement.
ALT LG Driscoll takes photo with two people in front of American and Massachusetts state flags.
ALT LG Driscoll speaks at podium with Secretary Augustus, Mayor Nicholson, and Rep. Zlotnik standing behind her.
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Supermajority has prevented great projects in Salem, Arlington, Braintree. Smart growth districts, multi family housing, transit oriented houses all gets shelved because of minority opposition - @MassGovernor #HousingChoice
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.@MassLtGov makes the call for communities to think critically about their housing needs bc every community needs something - it may be more senior housing or transit oriented or starter homes - and we are here to help you get there. #AffordableHousing #HousingChoice
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Massachusetts’ commitment to affordable housing is unique in the nation - we have more programs to help families get housing than most other states. @CHAPAdotorg Rachel Heller reminds us that we are doing a lot of right things here. Today’s forum aims to elevate more ideas!
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Congrats to the Malden, Gloucester, Ipswich & Chelsea Housing Authorities, granted $17.8M total to rehab 276 #PublicHousing units 4 seniors.
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The sun has come out to celebrate our Supportive Housing awards in #Worcester @YWCACentralMass with @MassLtGov this morning. Preserving & creating 147 affordable units for vulnerable populations inc homeless families, veterans, low income seniors & more.
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I chatted with @HopNews about the #MBTACommunitiesLaw this morning. MA has a #housing shortage, and every community needs to do its part to address this challenge. Thank you Peter & Gary for an excellent conversation. hopnews.com/episode-15-of-th…
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Last week, #Brookline Housing Authority Executive Director Michael Alperin gave @RepKevinHonan, Rep @TommyVitolo, and me a tour of a newly renovated unit and we got to learn more about the wellness programming provided to seniors. #PublicHousing
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Lowering housing costs requires teamwork between the Commonwealth and municipalities. EOHLC applauds Salem and Lexington for stepping up to enable much-needed housing creation and is committed to continued partnership with more MBTA Communities. salemnews.com/news/salem-one…
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.@MassEOHED Sec Kennealy went on a 19 stop Affordable Housing tour last summer and saw the momentum for housing - but without #HousingChoice we will struggle to get more housing done at the rate we need it! There’s a reason we call it a #HousingCrisis
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Yesterday, I joined @massgovernor and @massltgov to announce the production and preservation of more than 1,900 housing units in 19 communities (26 projects) across the state! #affordablehousing
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We’re on the road with @MassLtGov and @MassEOHED today on Cape Cod to talk #affordablehousing and #HousingChoice. Now here at the beautiful @ProvincetownLib to highlight Ptown and Truro’s commitment to housing! Did you know both are Housing Choice Communities?
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Our competitive advantage as a state, IS our people. Read @JosianeMartinez's success story and how the lack of affordable housing options is impacting her business. #AHA4Mass #AffordableHomesAct
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RAFT is a life boat for families who come through our doors says Dr. Thea James, VP @The_BMC. Great panel on this important homelessness prevention program funded by @MA_DHCD. TY @MetroHousingBos for hosting us this snowy morning. Cc @SheilaADillon @BeingBeacon
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🌞Beautiful day today in #Grafton with Representative @Muradian4Rep – Had to stop in at the Uncommon Cow for an exceptional cup of coffee.
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Commission members include: @MassANF, @MassEOED, @MassEEA, @IBA_Boston, Easthampton Mayor LaChapelle, @Mass_BTU, Marcus Partners, @AbundantHomesMA, Home Builders & Remodelers Assoc. of MA, @goulstonstorrs, @NAIOPMA, @NMCOG, Fmr. Fire Marshall Peter Ostroskey, @mhphousing
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All the way from Springfield, Rep Gonzalez joins us here today. Chair of the @MA_BLLC talking about their work with @MassGovernor. Today’s announcement is a result of those conversations - increasing affordable homeownership opportunities. #affordablehousing
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.@CKornegayDHCD: one of the reasons we work so well is that @JayAshEOHED and I always have each other's back (despite the height difference)
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We can’t wait. With 30+ panels we will have experts from across the state talking all things downtown. With friends like @JKriesberg @jimfiorentini @SSChamber @masscdcs @BeyondWallsLynn @MAPCMetroBoston and many more it will be a great day!
Please join us with @MassLtGov @MA_DHCD @MassDev @clarkziegler @mhphousing at our 2018 MA Downtown Summit in Lowell on Monday, October 1! Registration is now OPEN.
For more details: mass.gov/service-details/201…
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Undersecretary Janelle Chan kicking off our #HousingChoice event today to celebrate 67 communities receiving the Housing Choice Designation & 15 communities receiving @MassHousing planning grants
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There is no reason this legislation cannot pass right now. Many of us have been working on this for multiple decades. #HousingChoice has backers from across the spectrum + it will make a difference. It will help us build more affordable housing now - @AaronGornstein
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I want to thank everyone who shared a story in #Springfield today. It’s not always easy to talk about your housing struggles, but it’s important that we understand the breadth of issues across the state that will be incorporated into our statewide housing plan.
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Gorgeous weather for the Grand Opening of Hillside Residence in West Springfield.
Undersecretary Chan highlights the comprehensive services this development will bring for low-income seniors.
Here w @Mass_EOEA @Sen_Jim_Welch @CEDACma @MayorReichelt @MassHealth #HousingChoice
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We are THRILLED to be proud of this important project with our partners @housingnav_ma @CHAPAdotorg @mhphousing @MassHousing @MassDev and many more
#HousingNavigatorMA #affordablehousing
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The updated MBTA Communities law Guidelines are fantastic beach reading for you or the urban planner you love.
Find them here: mass.gov/info-details/sectio…
#mapoli #MBTACommunities #housing
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The #AffordableHomesAct will boost the #MassDreams and #CommonwealthBuilder programs– expanding homeownership opportunities for Black and Latino families. Today, our team celebrates Royal Bolling Jr., who fought to end racial discrimination in lender practices. #BlackHistoryMonth
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Smart planning is a key component to solving our state's housing crisis. Newton's decision last night to make housing a priority is a historic step in the right direction. We look forward to reviewing these plans. bostonglobe.com/2023/12/04/b…
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What does mixed-income housing look like? Patrick Lee, principal of Trinity Financial painted the picture for Gov. Healey and Secretary Augustus at Couthouse Lofts in Worcester Wednesday while lauding the administration's Affordable Homes Act.
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The secret’s out: today is @masscdcs Joe’s favorite day of the year. Thank you Joe Kriesberg Sen @adamghinds, Rep @blaisforma and @hilltowncdc for hosting us out here today!
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In Revere w @_TND_inc @masscdcs @MayorArrigo @MassLtGov and @MassEOHED today to celebrate the Community Investment Tax Credit program which helps our CDCs raise more money to expand programming and increase housing development across #Massachusetts
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#Reminder: I will be in #Brockton on Friday at 2pm @MassasoitCC to hear from you about #housing and creating #LivableCommunities. Register: forms.office.com/g/01PLRzQ4b…
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Yesterday, I joined @MassLtGov and @RepAMF in #Gloucester to announce funding for the creation of 280 units of supportive housing throughout #Massachusetts. Thank you Mayor Verga for hosting us.
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Do you owe back rent because you lost your job or lost income during the #COVID19MA pandemic? Find out about emergency assistance that may help you get back on track with your housing costs before evictions return to Massachusetts.
Learn more: mass.gov/CovidHousingHelp
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Happening now: @MassLtGov announcing the 2019 Comprehensive Sustainability Awards. $4.4M to help our Housing Authorities enhance energy efficiency and upgrade 240 housing units across MA. Here w @MassEOHED Sec Kennealy and our own Undersecretary Chan
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Our Undersecretary Chan highlights the new Housing Navigator Initiative we’re working on with @MassHousing @CHAPAdotorg and the Kuehn Foundation to connect residents to affordable housing opportunities we are building everyday across MA #affordablehousing
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Thank you Senator @JulianCyr for your support for our #HousingChoice legislation and understanding how important it is and why it needs to be done ASAP so towns can start moving on projects and tackle local housing goals, now! #affordablehousing
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