by James Fuccione | Jan 28, 2026 | Data and Reports
Adopted in 2021, the MBTA Communities zoning law requires cities and towns served by the MBTA to allow multifamily housing by right in “reasonably sized” districts, at moderate densities, near transit stations where feasible, and without restrictions on the ages of...
by James Fuccione | Jan 21, 2026 | News and Updates
Accessory dwelling units — or ADUs — are one of the simplest, most cost-effective ways to create new housing in existing neighborhoods. But for many homeowners, the biggest barrier is getting started. The ADU Design Challenge invites Massachusetts architects,...
by James Fuccione | Jan 21, 2026 | Data and Reports
The following is a guest blog post by Shahriar Shakeri, MD, MPH using analysis from the Massachusetts Healthy Aging Data Reports: Cardiovascular disease (CVD) remains one of the leading causes of death among older adults in the United States. However, the burden of...
by James Fuccione | Jan 21, 2026 | News and Updates
The Massachusetts Healthy Aging Collaborative is pleased to promote the following funding opportunities that support inclusive age- and dementia friendly communities. Activation Grant, Health Foundation of Central Massachusetts – concept papers due March 1. The...
by James Fuccione | Jan 21, 2026 | Data and Reports
Eight in ten adults 50-plus report having used some form of AI, though most place themselves at the beginner or intermediate level according to a recent “data story” released by AARP Research. AARP’s data story explores Artificial Intelligence...
