January
18
2022
The state's presentation on the new multifamily zoning requirement for MBTA communities, which was presented on Jan. 12, 2022 by EOHED Secretary Mike Kennealy, DHCD Undersecretary Jennifer Maddox, DHCD Undersecretary Chris Kluchman and MHP Executive Director Clark Ziegler.
January
12
2022
Answers to frequently asked questions about the new multi-family zoning requirement for MBTA Communities.
January
11
2022
Maps showing the 175 MBTA communities that are subject to a new state zoning law that requires each MBTA community to have at least one zoning district of reasonable size in which multi-family housing is permitted as of right.
January
3
2022
In an op-ed for Banker & Tradesman, Senior Research Fellow and national zoning expert Salim Furth of George Mason University writes that Massachusetts' new multifamily zoning law guidelines can be a national model that will "strengthen local village centers" that will "put shoes onto sidewalks" and reinvigorate local businesses. The draft guidelines were released on Dec. 15, 2021 and public comment will be accepted through March 31, 2022.
January
3
2022
The MHP Board of Directors and Executive Committee schedule for 2024. All meetings are open to the public. Email rlodi@mhp.net to confirm dates and start times.
December
30
2021
Following the release of draft regulations for a new law that requires as-of-right multifamily zoning near MBTA stations, Banker & Tradesman published an editorial praising lawmakers, state officials and the Baker Administration for working to issue regulations that could generate significant housing development near transit.
