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National perspective on how many affordable units could be lost in the coming decades. bizneworleans.com/takeaways-from…

The Supreme Judicial Court heard oral arguments on Atty Gen Campbell’s lawsuit against Milton to enforce the MBTA Communities Act. MHP fully supports the AG & has filed an amicus brief: bit.ly/3BAHYzX Press release here: bit.ly/4eFDRkU

The ONE Mortgage Program, which breaks down barriers that prevent creditworthy families from buying a home, wouldn't be possible without participating lenders like Eastern Bank. Why do they do it? Our Annual Report tells the story: mhpannualreport.net/annual-report/…

Communities embracing the MBTA law’s rezoning mandate, and early adopters are starting to see results. bit.ly/405qHca

Leaders are lauding the grand opening of the Economic Mobility Hub at Rindge Commons in Cambridge, a 70,000- square-foot mixed-use development integrating housing programs, job training, and economic mobility programs. bit.ly/3UiPPsy

Greater Boston has many small parcels of land that could become sites for new housing. Unfortunately, two-staircase buildings are often too big to fit on these parcels.

New Boston development gives priority to first-generation home buyers. Effort seen as potentially helping to close the #racial wealth gap. bit.ly/4f8bnQQ

Local communities that have embraced the state's MBTA Communities Act, have seen development opportunities increase. Developers and landowners that have historically had a hard time getting approval are now seeing success. bit.ly/3YQRZCa

Millbury becomes the second town bordering Worcester to resist the law, which is meant to encourage multifamily housing. telegram.com/story/news/loc…

A new report estimates that developing just a fraction of publicly owned land in Greater Boston could make room for 85,000 new homes. Andrew Brinker bit.ly/4fmo1vR

Join us in celebrating the promotion of Christine Madore to Director of Community Assistance. Since joining MHP in 2021, Christine has consistently impressed us with her leadership and success, especially in the Complete Neighborhood Partnership Program. mhp.net/community/comp…

In Western Mass, 70-acre vacant estate that belonged to the late Yankee Candle founder could become a solution to the housing crisis. Developer is submitting paperwork. Portion of development would be affordable. bit.ly/48Ycznt

More than 100 Mass communities comply with new MBTA Communities Act. “Communities across Massachusetts are overwhelmingly embracing the MBTA Communities Act," says CHAPA CEO Rachel Heller. bit.ly/4910Y7b

Opponents in Needham have enough signatures to force a referendum on the MBTA Communities Law. This after Town Meeting approved a plan that would put taller, denser housing near commuter rail stations. Referendum is tentatively scheduled for Jan. 14. bit.ly/3Ow66qp

MHP got an inside look at the Deep Energy Retrofit (DER) at Allston-Brighton CDC’s Hano Homes. DER will fully decarbonize the bldgs. MHP is providing $2.75M in perm financing to preserve the 20 units of afford hsing. Read more: bit.ly/3jYo2hN 📸Photos courtesy of ABCDC

We're excited to introduce Kassie Infante as MHP’s 1st Director of Engagement & Inclusion! Her expertise in DEIB & housing 🏡 makes her a standout leader to enhance our culture & drive our DEIB goals forward. 🎉Here's more about Kassie: bit.ly/3ZhzjeV Lawrence Public Schools

MHP is offering 3 virtual affordable housing trust trainings on consecutive Wednesdays 12-1:15 p.m. Dec. 4-18. Trainings are geared toward those involved with affordable housing trust funds & communities interested in establishing a trust. Register here: bit.ly/3BjTPm0

Milton will be ineligible to compete for about $4B incl in an economic leadership bill from the state. Econ package includes grant pgms not available to communities not in compliance or interim compliance with MBTA Communities Act. bit.ly/4imOISM 📸Milton Times photo

In Lexington, MBTA Communities will create nearly 1,000 new homes. One of the first towns to pass an MBTA Communities plan is now seeing the results. bostonglobe.com/2024/12/03/bus…