Massachusetts comprehensive housing plan

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There wasnt a statewide thread for housing issues non related to the mbta communities act this could fit into, so made a new one. Not much here yet, but apparently there is more to come.

A Home for Everyone:' Gov. Healey unveils first-ever state housing plan to address shortages

“BOSTON, Mass. - Billed as the first-of-its-kind, Governor Maura Healey releases a comprehensive housing plan for Massachusetts Thursday. The plan highlights a number of needs and priorities, with an increase in housing production topping the list.

Governor Healey says Massachusetts needs to build 222,000 housing units in the next decade in order to stay competitive.

The Governor unveiling the plan called 'A Home for Everyone." Healey says the housing crisis is a statewide issue.

"We offer this report as a tool to be used in town meetings, by planning boards, and city councils," said Ed Augustus, Secretary of Housing and Livable Communities. "It offers local officials, advocates, and people who care about our state's future with fact-based information."”

https://spectrumnews1.com/ma/worcester/news/2025/02/06/healey-housing-plan-020624
 
It's very ambitious, requiring construction of 22,000 units per year, when we usually don't even license half that number. It is absolutely what we need, but the question of how to stimulate such an expansion is not well answered so far. Hopefully we get more details soon.
 
HenryAlan said:
It's very ambitious, requiring construction of 22,000 units per year, when we usually don't even license half that number. It is absolutely what we need, but the question of how to stimulate such an expansion is not well answered so far. Hopefully we get more details soon.
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The question is well answered; it’s zoning/ permitting reform. The only question is if the Statehouse can find the political will to stop delegating that power to obstructionist municipalities.
 
Highwayguy said:
The question is well answered; it’s zoning/ permitting reform. The only question is if the Statehouse can find the political will to stop delegating that power to obstructionist municipalities.
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Yep, pretty much this.
 
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