Housing
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Gateway Cities Journal | Supportive Housing in Jeopardy: What Gateway City Leaders Need to Know
A critical shift in federal homelessness policy threatens the future of permanent supportive housing in Massachusetts’ Gateway Cities, raising housing stability risks for vulnerable residents and laying out what local leaders need to understand and act on now.
January 30, 2026
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Gateway Cities Journal | School-Centered Neighborhood Development has its day on Beacon Hill
Gateway City leaders push for policies that link schools, housing, and community development to create vibrant, mixed-income neighborhoods where families and students can thrive.
October 16, 2025
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Gateway Cities Journal | Healey-Driscoll deliver on MEPA
Governor Healey’s new proposal to streamline environmental regulations could be a game-changer for Gateway Cities, slashing permitting timelines and clearing the way for more housing and revitalization projects.
September 22, 2025
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2025 Gateway Cities Housing Monitor
The MassINC Policy Center’s annual deep dive into the housing trends shaping opportunity and growth across Massachusetts.
September 17, 2025
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Gateway Cities Journal | Abundance and Scarcity in Gateway Cities
As cities like Lawrence continue to grapple with the challenges of housing affordability, the importance of naturally occurring affordable housing has never been clearer — and neither has the urgent need for innovative solutions.
May 1, 2025
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Gateway Cities Journal | Restoring Homes and Reviving Hope
Dina Fein reflects on key insights from the Reclaiming Vacant Property Conference and outlines a path forward for transforming abandoned spaces into stable homes.
April 17, 2025
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Reclaiming Vacant Property Conference
On April 8, housing and community development leaders from across Massachusetts came together in Springfield to explore strategies for reclaiming vacant properties and expanding access to affordable homeownership.
April 15, 2025
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Kerry Healey was right: we should discuss senior ‘overhousing’
Making it easier for seniors to downsize would be welcomed by those who want to move — and be a boon for families squeezed by our housing shortage.
April 2, 2025
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School Centered Neighborhood Development
February 20, 2025
