JCHS at Harvard: One in Three Older Households is Cost Burdened

by James Fuccione | Aug 13, 2025 | Data and Reports

The Joint Center for Housing Studies at Harvard recently released findings from the State of the Nation’s Housing 2025 report that highlights trends in housing affordability for older households (those led by someone age 65 or over). According to the report, in 2023,...

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...

EOHLC Hosting Monthly Office Hours to Support ADUs

by James Fuccione | Aug 6, 2025 | News and Updates

The Executive Office of Housing and Livable Communities (EOHLC) is offering office hours to help municipal planners understand the Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) law and regulations, that became effective on February 2, 2025. Communities working to become more age- and...

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...

AARP Announces Community Challenge Grant Awardees

by James Fuccione | Jun 18, 2025 | News and Updates

AARP announced the newest recipients of their annual Community Challenge Grant that spanned three categories – Flagship Awards, Demonstration Grants and Capacity-Building Micro-Grants. Congratulations to the Massachusetts grantees listed below: Flagship Grant...