Two weeks after the release of the Statewide Housing Plan, the Unlocking Housing Production commission completed its work with the release of a range of policy recommendations designed to facilitate the creation of the homes Massachusetts needs to thrive.
Building for Tomorrow: Recommendations for Addressing Massachusetts’ Housing Crisis incorporates the work of the Unlocking Housing Production Commission, which was made up of more than a dozen housing leaders from across the Commonwealth.
The report makes a range of proposals with a goal of modernizing the state’s housing policies, lowering production costs, increasing housing supply, and ensuring sustainable and equitable growth. These are divided into four areas of focus:
- Economic Incentives and Workforce Development
- Land Use and Zoning
- Regulations, Codes, and Permitting
- Statewide Planning and Local Coordination
CHAPA applauds the Healey-Driscol Administration for their continued prioritization of housing and for putting forward a bold slate of proposals that hold a great deal of promise in addressing our housing needs.