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Jessie Partridge Research Analyst August 7, 2014. Data Tools: Housing MA Metropolitan Area Planning Council. MetroFuture: Making a Greater Boston Region. MAPC Data Services our Philosophy. MAPC Data Services Training, Support, and Advocacy.
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Jessie Partridge Research Analyst August 7, 2014 Data Tools: Housing MAMetropolitan Area Planning Council
Helping communities plan for the housing needed to create a vibrant and economically competitive Commonwealth A Product of the Community Innovation Challenge Grant Program
Why plan for more housing? Housing cost burden among the worst in the nation New units needed to house the next generation of workers as baby boomers retire More sustainable patterns of development needed to protect natural resources and reduce GHG emissions
Housing Production Plans Comprehensive Needs Assessment • Demographics & Projections • Existing stock • Current affordability • Must be up to date Affordable Housing Goals • Mix of types and affordability levels • Feasibility assessment Implementation Strategies • Specific sites or districts • Regulatory actions $10,000 per plan!!
Housing Data Portal Applications Housing production plans Municipal master plans Local area planning & rezoning Development planning & review Research activities Advocacy and education
Thank You! housing.ma metrobostondatacommon.org jpartridge@mapc.org 617-933-0726