Housing Headlines

ATTLEBORO --- The city has formed an affordable housing committee to fight discrimination, educate consumers about fair lending, and turn abandoned homes into affordable homeownership opportunities.

BROCKTON --- The redevelopment of the city's mills into affordable housing has been a significant factor in the economic revival of the city, according to a report by the Brookings Institute.

WELLESLEY --- The redevelopment of the recently demolished Wellesley Inn has taken another step forward as the selectmen threw its support behind a plan to turn develop the site into 9,000 square feet of retail and 19 market rate condominiums. In addition, a residential cottage that still stands on the site will be turned into two affordable housing units.

HYANNIS --- The Housing Assistance Corporation of Cape Cod is tracking the progress of a workforce housing task force that is trying to figure out how to best provide affordable housing for the Cape's workers. The task force was formed after a Cape housing summit last year.

EASTON --- With the planned extension of the Stoughton commuter rail line in mind, the town plans to go forward with a 40R smart growth proposal that will add 60 condominiums, 220 apartments and retail space while qualifying for over $1 million in grants from the state.

MARLBOROUGH --- The lack of affordable housing reaches across the spectrum, as owners of mobile homes who rent space in parks find it difficult to keep up with their continually increasing rents and can't find buyers to purchase their homes.