September
20
2000
MHP commissioned land-use attorney Edith Netter to draft guidelines on drafting, implementing and ensuring maximum benefit from inclusionary zoning.
September
20
2000
MHP commissioned land-use attorney Edith Netter to draft guidelines on drafting, implementing and ensuring maximum benefit from inclusionary zoning.
March
1
2000
In 1999, MHP became recognized as a qualified state agency to refinance federally subsidized housing developments and keep them affordable. MHP's one-stop rental financing was key to getting deals approved and closed quickly. Meanwhile, CHI approved 39 community assistance awards and provided staff or consultant support to 76 cities and towns throughout the Commonwealth.
November
1
1999
Inclusionary zoning: A study the impact of zoning ordinances on the production of affordable housing across the state. Conducted by the nationally-recognized community planning firm Philip B. Herr and Associates, the 1999 report found that one-third of the state's communities indicated in their zoning the intent to promote and develop affordable housing.
March
1
1994
This report, written by Karl Case of Wellesley College and Robert Shiller of Yale University, addresses the boom and bust in prices of single-family homes in Boston and Los Angeles from 1983 to 1993.
September
2
1991
Economist Karl Case discusses the economic recession in the late 1980's and early 1990's as a consequence of the economic boom of 1984-1987.
September
2
1977
Prepared by The Massachusetts Office of State Planning in September 1977 and submitted to the Special Commission on the Effects of Growth Patterns on the Quality of Life in the Commonwealth.