by James Fuccione | Jul 20, 2023 | Data and Reports
A new report from Smart Growth America takes a look back in time to examine the damage and inequities that were deliberately created by and in the federal transportation program from ~1950 onward, examines our current circumstances, and outlines concrete steps that...
by James Fuccione | Jun 21, 2023 | Data and Reports
A new report, “The State of the Nation’s Housing 2023,” from the Joint Center for Housing Studies of Harvard University highlights a growing urgency for public and private investment to address longstanding disinvestment in underserved communities of...
by James Fuccione | Jun 21, 2023 | News and Updates
The Healey-Driscoll Administration announced $11.6 million in funding through the MassTrails Grant Program to support 68 trail improvement projects. Across Massachusetts, these projects will expand and connect the state’s network of off-road, shared-use pathways and...
by James Fuccione | Jun 14, 2023 | News and Updates, Systems and Best Practices
The AARP Livable Communities team focused their recent newsletter around zoning issues and how age-friendly communities can advocate change on a local level that help promote inclusive environments for all ages. Among those resources are: How Small Zoning Code Updates...
by James Fuccione | Jun 7, 2023 | News and Updates
Accessory dwelling units (ADUs) are a valuable tool to help communities broaden housing choice in single-family neighborhoods. In recent decades, many communities have updated their zoning codes to make ADUs a legally permissible use. Despite this trend, ADUs remain a...