affordable housing
Moulton on affordability, research support and AI regulation
Journalists from The Belmont Voice, Brookline.News, Cambridge Day, Lexington Observer, The Waltham Times and Your Arlington Now met with U.S. Rep. Seth Moulton, D-Mass., who is a candidate for the U.S. Senate. The same group will also meet with Sen. Ed Markey, D-Mass. Read more Bautista’s defendant arraigned, charged with murder U.S. Rep. Seth Moulton, […]
Tenant tries to avoid eviction by declaring bankruptcy
A tenant living in a low-income housing development in Cambridge is trying to avoid eviction for unpaid rent by filing for bankruptcy, possibly a first-time strategy for renters in Cambridge public housing. Read more “National Treasure” and other film gems “While I cannot speak to every individual record, current [Cambridge Housing Authority] staff cannot recall […]
Tenants nervous about CHA takeover face “no threat,” Fraden says
On May 8, The Cambridge Housing Authority sent a letter to the residences of 1648 and 1654 Massachusetts Avenue notifying them that they had acquired the building as part of a plan to create more affordable housing in the city. Read more School Committee bids farewell to student representatives Despite the letter, several current tenants […]
Developer releases designs for affordable housing apartments at 297 Medford
Nine months after the Somerville Community Land Trust (SCLT) and local developer Just A Start (JAS) acquired the land at 297 Medford Street, the team has released the initial images of its design schemes for an 100% affordable housing apartment building. Read more Heat emergency declared for Cambridge and Somerville July 1-4 One design proposes […]
City recommends changes to multifamily housing ordinance
Feelings were mixed in city hall on Thursday, as the City of Cambridge Community Development Department proposed changes to Cambridge’s Multifamily Housing Ordinance (MFHO) that would increase the overall amount of setbacks, require more ground-level green space, and prohibit tall buildings with units that average more than 2,000 square feet. Read more Are we losing […]
Somerville arts scene gets vibe checked at community forum
At a community-led “state of the arts” forum in Union Square Monday, keeping Somerville a creative hub was top of mind. Read more Flaherty effort to save ShotSpotter misfires In the wake of this year’s dismissals and restructurings at city hall, the event gathered around 50 people to air their thoughts, concerns and wishes for […]
Will new Cambridge buildings get cut down to size?
It took five months, but the biggest issue of last year’s city council race landed on the council’s agenda for the first time this term, as councillors defended or decried proposed changes to last year’s residential upzoning measures. Read more Cambridge robotics team makes the podium in Greece The most immediate impact will come from […]
Increasing housing supply won’t lower prices
The idea of employing upzoning to make urban areas more affordable is based on the principle of supply and demand — a fundamental tenet of economic theory. Incentivize developers to build more housing units thereby increasing the supply. As the additional supply begins to sate the demand for housing, the price of housing should eventually […]
Why Cambridge needs social housing
Cambridge Day does not endorse candidates or positions. Views expressed in this column are those of the writers. Read more Parents push Murphy for answers on 158 Spring Street, Ahern field Cambridge residents have what look like a plethora of affordable housing options. There are vouchers, whether state, federal or the new municipal offerings. Inclusionary […]