Chief of Public and Community Engagement @mhphousing and proud affordable housing advocate. Opinions are my own.
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Dana LeWinter retweeted
3 May 2024
As more towns and cities vote to come into compliance, I want to get the facts straight on the MBTA Communities Law.
The overwhelming majority of communities that are required to come into compliance have done the work to do just that.
The momentum and progress are there.
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Monthly eviction filings have surpassed pre-Pandemic rates for 19 consecutive months. In this new edition of the Housing Stability Monitor, our Matija Jankovic explores quarterly eviction and foreclosure trends in MA. bit.ly/48Focij @data_hopper
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Dana LeWinter retweeted
11 Apr 2024
Did you know over 30 communities have adopted multifamily zoning districts & the number is growing each week? Dive into our new brief from the Center for Housing Data showing how much progress has been made in implementing the MBTA Communities Law. bit.ly/3TS0FEQ
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Dana LeWinter retweeted
27 Mar 2024
Towns are saying "yes" to MBTA Communities zoning: Norwood, Westborough, Lincoln, Bedford are among the latest. Here are tools and strategies for explaining MBTA Communities.
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21 Mar 2024
If you read the Globe Spotlight report on sky-high housing construction costs and wondered “who can afford to live there?”, this brief is for you. And it’s why we are so focused on creating new homes, particularly more affordable homes, in communities across MA.
Dramatic⬆️in housing construction costs in MA as reported by @BostonGlobe Spotlight Team. Renters continue struggle to find affordable rents. New MHP data finds⤵️20% can afford rent in new devels. Here's the brief: bit.ly/4ap4TKr @danalewinter @Data_Hopper @CHAPAdotorg
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Dana LeWinter retweeted
18 Mar 2024
We, along w/@MassHousing are announcing 2nd set of awards & 3rd round of funding supporting deep decarbonization in affordable housing. After 2 successful rounds, Healey admin. has increased program funds 10-fold, making $16M available. bit.ly/4alibIb @danalewinter
ALT Preservation of Affordable Housing’s Salem Fairweather Apartments, one of the two newest Climate Ready Housing program awardees, plans to install prefabricated exterior insulated wall panels as part of its decarbonization strategy (Photo Credit: RMI).
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Register now for virtual regional listening sessions for communities to share insights & challenges to help build understanding of the local housing landscape. First session is Feb. 28th! bit.ly/3vI4LqG @danalewinter
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Dana LeWinter retweeted
2 Feb 2024
MA Atty. General Andrea Campbell is putting the full weight of her office behind addressing the housing crisis. @MassAGO @danalewinter @laura_shufelt
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Read on to see an example of the right match: Our Center for Housing Data Director Tom Hopper and the BU Spark! innovation and experiential learning lab.
bit.ly/3OeqMn5 @data_tom @calclark17 @danalewinter
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Dana LeWinter retweeted
25 Jan 2024
Join us and @mhpdata for a FREE training to take your pro-housing advocacy to the next level with the use of innovative data tools!
🗓️ Feb. 6
🕖 7 pm - 8 pm EST
💰FREE
🔗: abundanthousingma.org/virtua…
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Dana LeWinter retweeted
18 Jan 2024
@BostonGlobe cites our just-released 2nd edition of the Housing Stability Monitor in today's article about steady climb of eviction filings during the past year.
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More on the report here: bit.ly/48Focij @andrewnbrinker @Data_Hopper @danalewinter
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Dana LeWinter retweeted
22 Jan 2024
We at MHP look forward to next year's @massmunicipal convention and trade show. We had rich convo's with attendees last weekend about the MBTA Communities law, residential density, lending for affordable housing developments & homeownership opportunities. @danalewinter
20 Jan 2024
We had so much fun with Mass #localgov officials this year, and we’re already looking forward to doing it again! The 2025 MMA Annual Meeting & Trade Show will be held on Jan. 24 & 25 at a new location – the Boston Convention & Exhibition Center! #MassMuni25
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We've released the 2nd edition of our Housing Stability Monitor. Findings are sobering. Monthly eviction filings have risen significantly to levels last seen at beginning of the pandemic. Eviction execution rates are ⬆️. Explore more here. bit.ly/48Focij @JamesSanna
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Dana LeWinter retweeted
10 Jan 2024
In October I was honored to join @MassGovernor and @MassLtGov for announcement of their proposed $4.1 billion Affordable Homes Act. It’s a bold proposal that meets the moment. Now comes the hard part: getting a strong bill through the legislature. Thread 1/18
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Dana LeWinter retweeted
12 Dec 2023
LG @KimDriscollMA announces the good news today at a press conference w/housing secretary Edward Augustus that Salem and Lexington have achieved compliance with the MBTA Communities law.
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22 Nov 2023
“That’s 8,000, or 3,000, or however many homes for the Tim Taylors of the world, people for whom the current housing market makes no room.” I want to be a part of a state that makes room. Last year, ADUs accounted for 1/5 of new homes in Cali. We can do that in MA too!
22 Nov 2023
@BostonGlobe report shows how ADU's help put a dent in #housing crisis in one Calif. community and how tactics there could be applied here in MA. bit.ly/3sRhndJ @andrewnbrinker
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22 Nov 2023
@mhphousing recent policy report Building Momentum recommends allowing ADUs by right (and many more ideas!) to eliminate persistent local barriers to new housing and unlock the Commonwealth’s potential for more housing opportunity. mhp.net/assets/resources/doc…
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Dana LeWinter retweeted
16 Nov 2023
If you’ve ever dreamed of owning a home in Boston, the ONE Boston program offers low fixed interest rates and more for income-eligible, first-time Boston homebuyers purchasing a home in the City.
Learn more 🏘️ boston.gov/one-plus
ALT A row of homes in West Roxbury
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15 Nov 2023
Congratulations to Brookline and everyone who worked to get this passed. Let’s keep up the momentum, because we need every city and town to help create more equitable and sustainable housing opportunities!
15 Nov 2023
Brookline Town Meeting has overwhelmingly passed MBTA Communities Act compliance with an important rezoning of Harvard Street component to allow more housing in Brookline! Huge thank you to @PaulJWarren for brokering a crucial compromise plan to help make it happen.
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Dana LeWinter retweeted
15 Nov 2023
Brookline Town Meeting has just voted YES on the MBTACA consensus plan, with 207 yes votes, 33 no votes, and 7 absentions. HUGE win for housing in Brookline! The consensus plan has the potential to create up to 900 new units of multi family housing in Brookline! 🎉🏠🎉
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