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...

Governor Healey and Lieutenant Governor Driscoll Release $16.6 Billion Capital Investment Plan for Fiscal Years 2026–2030

by James Fuccione | Jul 9, 2025 | News and Updates

The Healey-Driscoll Administration released the Commonwealth’s FY26–FY30 Capital Investment Plan (CIP). This $16.6 billion five-year plan makes historic investments in housing production and preservation, and other age-friendly improvements. The CIP further advances...

JCHS at Harvard Releases Report on ‘Dual Burden’ of Housing and Care for Older Adults

by James Fuccione | May 21, 2025 | Data and Reports

While the majority of older adults will need care and assistance at some point in their lives, services for tasks such as dressing and bathing are affordable to only a very limited number of older adults, particularly after housing and other living costs are paid. The...