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Upzoning Is Necessary, But Is It Sufficient?

November 4, 2024

Upzoning and reduced regulation are not magic bullets. Indeed, almost 20 years of data from across the country consistently shows that zoning reforms alone end up producing only a fraction of the new housing the country needs.  Restrictive zoning is correctly understood to cause higher housing costs and less construction.  But the opposite turns out not to be true; reduced regulation cannot on its own create enough housing to lower costs.

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Local Control Isn’t Our Only Problem

September 26, 2024

There is an almost invisible web of agencies regulating bits and pieces of the housing ecosystem. Their rulemaking is typically done with neither the authority nor the requirement to consider whether their policies promote, or hinder, available and affordable housing.

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Why Data Matters

June 18, 2024

Decisions being made now will have a legacy beyond our lifetimes. They will affect the economy, jobs, and taxes. They should reflect who we aspire to be, yet they are being made in a continuing, historic context of exclusionary housing policies and zoning. And they are often made by people whose life experience has been very different than the people on those long [affordable housing] waiting lists.

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What Does Community Character Mean Anyway?

March 20, 2024

Discussions about community character are caught between history, who we are now, and the future. Communities that cannot accept change and who won’t meet an unknowable future head on will struggle and stagnate, as the not-too-distant past demonstrates. Attempts to freeze time created this mess in the first place. Exclusionary zoning helped create this housing environment where children can’t find a place to live where they grew up while teachers, police and firemen can’t afford the towns they serve.

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We Are Not Who We Used To Be

February 20, 2024

Our policies are designed for who we used to be rather than who we are and who we are becoming.  Accepting who we really are, how we live and work, and the trends shaping the Commonwealth’s future is a prerequisite to sustaining our economy.

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The Problem with Housing

January 29, 2024

Everyone agrees we have a housing problem. There isn’t enough, it costs too much, and limited supply is hurting the recruiting and retention of the talent that drives our economy.  Housing problems impact almost every community in the Commonwealth, every household type, and every socio-economic class.

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The HOU team is excited to welcome home another family who were residents at Innes Apartments in Chelsea, MA, and were recently relocated to the newly constructed DUO Apartments. Stay tuned to hear about Reggie`s temporary relocation experience.

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The HOU team is excited to welcome home another family who were residents at Innes Apartments in Chelsea, MA, and were recently relocated to the newly constructed DUO Apartments. Stay tuned to hear about Reggie's temporary relocation experience.

The HOU team is excited to welcome home another family who were residents at Innes Apartments in Chelsea, MA, and were recently relocated to the newly constructed DUO Apartments. Stay tuned to hear about Reggie`s temporary relocation experience. ...

The HOU team at Fulton Elliott-Chelsea (FEC) Apartments celebrated the Lunar New Year with the older adult residents at Chelsea Addition. The residents ushered in the Lunar New Year of the Green Snake with food, games, and the tradition of receiving hóng bāo or red envelopes.

Community engagement is at the heart of HOU`s work with residents; it includes celebrating cultural traditions like the Lunar New Year and staff who speak the first language of the residents we serve.

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The HOU team at Fulton Elliott-Chelsea (FEC) Apartments celebrated the Lunar New Year with the older adult residents at Chelsea Addition. The residents ushered in the Lunar New Year of the Green Snake with food, games, and the tradition of receiving hóng bāo or red envelopes. Community engagement is at the heart of HOU's work with residents; it includes celebrating cultural traditions like the Lunar New Year and staff who speak the first language of the residents we serve.

The HOU team at Fulton Elliott-Chelsea (FEC) Apartments celebrated the Lunar New Year with the older adult residents at Chelsea Addition. The residents ushered in the Lunar New Year of the Green Snake with food, games, and the tradition of receiving hóng bāo or red envelopes.

Community engagement is at the heart of HOU`s work with residents; it includes celebrating cultural traditions like the Lunar New Year and staff who speak the first language of the residents we serve. ...

Housing Opportunities Unlimited honors and celebrates the important role of Black history in American history and culture every day and during Black History Month.

Affordable housing remains a critical issue, shaped by a history of discrimination; HOU recognizes the people and their work to fight for fair housing and supports the continued progress toward opportunity and equity for all.

Everyone at HOU strives to be part of the progress through our work with residents in communities we serve across the US, including Hawaii and St. Croix in the US Virgin Islands, by meeting our mission of ensuring residents are treated fairly during the revitalization of their community.

#AffordableHousing

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Housing Opportunities Unlimited honors and celebrates the important role of Black history in American history and culture every day and during Black History Month. Affordable housing remains a critical issue, shaped by a history of discrimination; HOU recognizes the people and their work to fight for fair housing and supports the continued progress toward opportunity and equity for all. Everyone at HOU strives to be part of the progress through our work with residents in communities we serve across the US, including Hawaii and St. Croix in the US Virgin Islands, by meeting our mission of ensuring residents are treated fairly during the revitalization of their community. #AffordableHousing

Housing Opportunities Unlimited honors and celebrates the important role of Black history in American history and culture every day and during Black History Month.

Affordable housing remains a critical issue, shaped by a history of discrimination; HOU recognizes the people and their work to fight for fair housing and supports the continued progress toward opportunity and equity for all.

Everyone at HOU strives to be part of the progress through our work with residents in communities we serve across the US, including Hawaii and St. Croix in the US Virgin Islands, by meeting our mission of ensuring residents are treated fairly during the revitalization of their community.

#AffordableHousing ...

The HOU team joined MDG`s outreach event for Bay View Houses residents for some holiday cheer.

A social services needs assessment was led by the HOU team at Bay View Houses to learn from its residents the services and programs they need and want in their community.

HOU`s social services needs assessment project at Bay View Houses is made possible in partnership with MDG Design & Construction and the New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA) PACT Project Partners to renovate Bay View Houses, home to nearly 3500 residents: Wavecrest Management Team, Infinite Horizons, LLC.

Click the link to learn more about the renovation project: https://on.nyc.gov/4h5J9ql

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The HOU team joined MDG's outreach event for Bay View Houses residents for some holiday cheer. A social services needs assessment was led by the HOU team at Bay View Houses to learn from its residents the services and programs they need and want in their community. HOU's social services needs assessment project at Bay View Houses is made possible in partnership with MDG Design & Construction and the New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA) PACT Project Partners to renovate Bay View Houses, home to nearly 3500 residents: Wavecrest Management Team, Infinite Horizons, LLC. Click the link to learn more about the renovation project: https://on.nyc.gov/4h5J9ql

The HOU team joined MDG`s outreach event for Bay View Houses residents for some holiday cheer.

A social services needs assessment was led by the HOU team at Bay View Houses to learn from its residents the services and programs they need and want in their community.

HOU`s social services needs assessment project at Bay View Houses is made possible in partnership with MDG Design & Construction and the New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA) PACT Project Partners to renovate Bay View Houses, home to nearly 3500 residents: Wavecrest Management Team, Infinite Horizons, LLC.

Click the link to learn more about the renovation project: https://on.nyc.gov/4h5J9ql ...

Housing Opportunities Unlimited warmly welcomes home Ricardo Figueroa, his wife, Carmen Franco, and their beautiful family. Ricardo and his family were residents at Innes Apartments in Chelsea, MA, for ten years and were recently relocated to the newly constructed DUO Apartments. Welcome home to the Figueroa and Franco family!

HOU provided resident relocation support to residents and their families during the redevelopment of Innes Apartments by the @chelseahousingauthority and the @johnmcorcoranandco.

Special thank you to Paula Munoz and Melissa Booth for their exceptional work with the Innes residents.
#HOUMoves #ResidentRelocationServices #ResidentServices #AffordableHousing

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Housing Opportunities Unlimited warmly welcomes home Ricardo Figueroa, his wife, Carmen Franco, and their beautiful family. Ricardo and his family were residents at Innes Apartments in Chelsea, MA, for ten years and were recently relocated to the newly constructed DUO Apartments. Welcome home to the Figueroa and Franco family! HOU provided resident relocation support to residents and their families during the redevelopment of Innes Apartments by the @chelseahousingauthority and the @johnmcorcoranandco. Special thank you to Paula Munoz and Melissa Booth for their exceptional work with the Innes residents. #HOUMoves #ResidentRelocationServices #ResidentServices #AffordableHousing

Housing Opportunities Unlimited warmly welcomes home Ricardo Figueroa, his wife, Carmen Franco, and their beautiful family. Ricardo and his family were residents at Innes Apartments in Chelsea, MA, for ten years and were recently relocated to the newly constructed DUO Apartments. Welcome home to the Figueroa and Franco family!

HOU provided resident relocation support to residents and their families during the redevelopment of Innes Apartments by the @chelseahousingauthority and the @johnmcorcoranandco.

Special thank you to Paula Munoz and Melissa Booth for their exceptional work with the Innes residents.
#HOUMoves #ResidentRelocationServices #ResidentServices #AffordableHousing ...

The HOU Social Services team at West Brighton in Staten Island, NY, joined Tenant Association President Shekina Butler to spread holiday cheer with the residents at the toy giveaway.

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The HOU Social Services team at West Brighton in Staten Island, NY, joined Tenant Association President Shekina Butler to spread holiday cheer with the residents at the toy giveaway.

The HOU Social Services team at West Brighton in Staten Island, NY, joined Tenant Association President Shekina Butler to spread holiday cheer with the residents at the toy giveaway. ...

The HOU teams in MA gathered together for a holiday luncheon. The festive occasion was filled with so much joy, love, and hearty laughter. Cheers to another year of great work!

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The HOU teams in MA gathered together for a holiday luncheon. The festive occasion was filled with so much joy, love, and hearty laughter. Cheers to another year of great work!

The HOU teams in MA gathered together for a holiday luncheon. The festive occasion was filled with so much joy, love, and hearty laughter. Cheers to another year of great work! ...

The HOU Case Management team at Whittier celebrated with the Whittier team and residents at the annual holiday luncheon at Flat 9 Apartments. Residents, young and young at heart, shared a delicious lunch together, received holiday gifts, and won raffle prizes.

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The HOU Case Management team at Whittier celebrated with the Whittier team and residents at the annual holiday luncheon at Flat 9 Apartments. Residents, young and young at heart, shared a delicious lunch together, received holiday gifts, and won raffle prizes.

The HOU Case Management team at Whittier celebrated with the Whittier team and residents at the annual holiday luncheon at Flat 9 Apartments. Residents, young and young at heart, shared a delicious lunch together, received holiday gifts, and won raffle prizes. ...

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