‘Building Homes. Building Futures” Report Details Housing Challenges and Solutions in Western Mass.

by James Fuccione | Oct 8, 2025 | Data and Reports

While housing issues show up in communities across the state, the “Building Homes. Building Futures” study provides an updated, comprehensive look at housing in four western Massachusetts counties—Berkshire, Franklin, Hampden, and Hampshire. Led by...

EOHLC Launches New Websites to Help Connect People to Housing

by James Fuccione | Sep 10, 2025 | News and Updates

The Executive Office of Housing and Livable Communities (EOHLC) recently launched a new webpage, “How to Start Looking for Affordable Housing in Massachusetts,” which aims to be a step-by-step guide on how to look for affordable rental housing. The guide...

Healey Administration Announces More Than 90,000 New Housing Units Under Development Since Affordable Homes Act was Signed

by James Fuccione | Aug 6, 2025 | Uncategorized

One year after Governor Maura Healey signed the Affordable Homes Act (AHA) into law, the Healey-Driscoll Administration’s housing agenda is delivering results to increase the production of reasonably-priced housing and lower costs across the state. A new digital...

From Policy to Progress: National Lessons from Community-led Housing Advocacy in Massachusetts

by James Fuccione | Jul 16, 2025 | News and Updates

Smart Growth Alliance (SGA) is a national organization working through research, advocacy, and direct community support on issues including housing and land use, transportation, and economic development. SGA recently released a report on their technical assistance...

Healey-Driscoll Administration Awards $22.2 Million in Ongoing Effort to Modernize Affordable Housing Internet

by James Fuccione | May 28, 2025 | News and Updates

The Healey-Driscoll administration and the Massachusetts Technology Collaborative’s (MassTech) Massachusetts Broadband Institute (MBI) recently announced $22,260,701 in grants to upgrade internet access for 15,793 affordable housing units across 54 communities in...