Housing
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What’s really behind the population increase in Gateway Cities?
Gateway Cities are seeing strength in some neighborhoods and market segments, while others continue to present very real concerns. Whatever the case may be, it is imperative to better understand recent growth trends and develop clear-eyed strategy in response.
September 9, 2021
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Top Gateway City Budget Priorities for FY22
Funding for Early College and lifting the cap on the Housing Development Incentive Program are among the top FY22 priorities for Gateway Cities and their residents.
January 25, 2021
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How Lynn is revamping its housing strategy
For decades, planning for the city of Lynn was handled by a patchwork of community organizations, making it difficult to work toward a cohesive vision on housing.
October 22, 2020
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Making rent and paying the mortgage
The first of the summer series, How do We Avoid Another Foreclosure Crisis?, took stock of how Massachusetts residents are covering their rent with data from a statewide survey of renters and homeowners.
June 10, 2020
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Why COVID-19 tells us to embrace transit-oriented development, not reject it
Recently, coronavirus has caused some to question the validity and safety of population density and transit. But the real culprits lie in crowding, poverty, pollution, and other socioeconomic factors – which TTOD aims to address.
May 1, 2020
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Developer Dave Traggorth builds transit hubs with housing
This week on Gateways, Ben sits down with real estate developer Dave Traggorth of Traggorth Companies, whose developments can be found in multiple Gateway Cities.
January 23, 2020
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TTOD Planning and Design Competition
Proposal Deadline Approaching + Updated Guidelines
December 30, 2019