Abundant Housing Massachusetts
@abundanthousingma.org
We are a statewide coalition of pro-housing advocates and organizations, standing up for abundant housing for all in communities across Massachusetts.
HOUSING NEWS: Massachusetts Governor Signs Executive Order to Study Single-Stair Residential Buildings
Gov. established an Advisory Group to study the conditions under which single-stair multifamily residential buildings could be permitted in Massachusetts.
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Gov. established an Advisory Group to study the conditions under which single-stair multifamily residential buildings could be permitted in Massachusetts.
www.bostonglobe.com/2026/02/12/b...
Maura Healey unveiled her latest plan to tackle Massachusetts’ housing crisis: Fewer staircases - The Boston Globe
Fire codes have long required two staircases in mid-rise apartment buildings. But advocates worry that drives up construction costs. So the state will study doing away with one.
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February 12, 2026 at 9:26 PM
HOUSING NEWS: Massachusetts Governor Signs Executive Order to Study Single-Stair Residential Buildings
Gov. established an Advisory Group to study the conditions under which single-stair multifamily residential buildings could be permitted in Massachusetts.
www.bostonglobe.com/2026/02/12/b...
Gov. established an Advisory Group to study the conditions under which single-stair multifamily residential buildings could be permitted in Massachusetts.
www.bostonglobe.com/2026/02/12/b...
Black History Month reminds us that the fight for housing justice has always been led by bold Black leaders.
February 10, 2026 at 11:49 PM
Black History Month reminds us that the fight for housing justice has always been led by bold Black leaders.
📣 Big week for housing in MA.
From starter homes to new affiliates, this edition of our newsletter captures the momentum.
Read here:
From starter homes to new affiliates, this edition of our newsletter captures the momentum.
Read here:
2/6/26 AHMA's Dynamic Updates
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February 6, 2026 at 11:03 PM
📣 Big week for housing in MA.
From starter homes to new affiliates, this edition of our newsletter captures the momentum.
Read here:
From starter homes to new affiliates, this edition of our newsletter captures the momentum.
Read here:
On Tuesday, the Legalize Starter Homes Campaign, in partnership with AHMA, launched a coalition supporting starter homes during a press conference. This ballot question makes it easier to build smaller, more affordable starter homes. Watch
Full Press Conference Here ⬇️
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Full Press Conference Here ⬇️
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Legalize Starter Homes Press Conference
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February 4, 2026 at 9:17 PM
On Tuesday, the Legalize Starter Homes Campaign, in partnership with AHMA, launched a coalition supporting starter homes during a press conference. This ballot question makes it easier to build smaller, more affordable starter homes. Watch
Full Press Conference Here ⬇️
youtu.be/T251187CDrg
Full Press Conference Here ⬇️
youtu.be/T251187CDrg
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Allowing starter homes on smaller lots ➡️ building homes that everyone can afford.
Let's make it reality.
Let's make it reality.
Starter homes are disappearing in MA. This ballot question could help bring them back by legalizing smaller lot sizes statewide.
www.bostonglobe.com/2026/01/10/o...
www.bostonglobe.com/2026/01/10/o...
A 5,000-square-foot solution to the Massachusetts housing crisis - The Boston Globe
A ballot measure to reduce lot-size requirements would open up more housing options in the suburbs, creating opportunities to build smaller, lower-cost homes.
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February 2, 2026 at 5:02 PM
Allowing starter homes on smaller lots ➡️ building homes that everyone can afford.
Let's make it reality.
Let's make it reality.
Starter homes are disappearing in MA. This ballot question could help bring them back by legalizing smaller lot sizes statewide.
www.bostonglobe.com/2026/01/10/o...
www.bostonglobe.com/2026/01/10/o...
A 5,000-square-foot solution to the Massachusetts housing crisis - The Boston Globe
A ballot measure to reduce lot-size requirements would open up more housing options in the suburbs, creating opportunities to build smaller, lower-cost homes.
www.bostonglobe.com
January 20, 2026 at 7:41 PM
Starter homes are disappearing in MA. This ballot question could help bring them back by legalizing smaller lot sizes statewide.
www.bostonglobe.com/2026/01/10/o...
www.bostonglobe.com/2026/01/10/o...
Congratulations to @lizbreadon.bsky.social on being newly selected as Boston City Council President! We look forward to working with you to create more housing opportunities for residents across Boston.
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Councilor Liz Breadon elected Boston City Council president - The Boston Globe
Breadon, seen as an ally to Mayor Michelle Wu, has represented Allston-Brighton on the council since 2020.
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January 6, 2026 at 8:55 PM
Congratulations to @lizbreadon.bsky.social on being newly selected as Boston City Council President! We look forward to working with you to create more housing opportunities for residents across Boston.
www.bostonglobe.com/2026/01/05/m...
www.bostonglobe.com/2026/01/05/m...
Congratulations to our 2025 Legislators of the Year @councillorsiddiqui.bsky.social and @burhanazeem.bsky.social, the newly selected Mayor and Vice Mayor of the Cambridge City Council!
January 5, 2026 at 5:30 PM
Congratulations to our 2025 Legislators of the Year @councillorsiddiqui.bsky.social and @burhanazeem.bsky.social, the newly selected Mayor and Vice Mayor of the Cambridge City Council!
On December 10th in Lexington, Governor Maura Healey, joined by community leaders, state legislators, and pro-housing partners, announced new details about the Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Design Challenge. AHMA Executive Director Jesse Kanson-Benanav was among the group of leaders present.
December 18, 2025 at 9:55 PM
On December 10th in Lexington, Governor Maura Healey, joined by community leaders, state legislators, and pro-housing partners, announced new details about the Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Design Challenge. AHMA Executive Director Jesse Kanson-Benanav was among the group of leaders present.
🗣️ Boston: Your voice is needed!
On Dec 9 at 2 PM, the City Council is holding a hearing on removing parking minimums for new housing.
This is your chance to weigh in on Boston’s future. 🏙️
More info 👉 www.abundanthousingma.org/action-alert...
#bospoli #mapoli #housing #Boston
On Dec 9 at 2 PM, the City Council is holding a hearing on removing parking minimums for new housing.
This is your chance to weigh in on Boston’s future. 🏙️
More info 👉 www.abundanthousingma.org/action-alert...
#bospoli #mapoli #housing #Boston
December 5, 2025 at 10:25 PM
🗣️ Boston: Your voice is needed!
On Dec 9 at 2 PM, the City Council is holding a hearing on removing parking minimums for new housing.
This is your chance to weigh in on Boston’s future. 🏙️
More info 👉 www.abundanthousingma.org/action-alert...
#bospoli #mapoli #housing #Boston
On Dec 9 at 2 PM, the City Council is holding a hearing on removing parking minimums for new housing.
This is your chance to weigh in on Boston’s future. 🏙️
More info 👉 www.abundanthousingma.org/action-alert...
#bospoli #mapoli #housing #Boston
ADUs, parking mandates, upzoning… oh my! 🌪️🏙️
Let’s make it simple — join us for our first Boston Community Connect on December 6 in East Boston!
📍 Caffe dello Sport Eastie
973 Saratoga St, East Boston
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Let’s make it simple — join us for our first Boston Community Connect on December 6 in East Boston!
📍 Caffe dello Sport Eastie
973 Saratoga St, East Boston
www.abundanthousingma.org/boston-commu...
December 5, 2025 at 12:08 AM
ADUs, parking mandates, upzoning… oh my! 🌪️🏙️
Let’s make it simple — join us for our first Boston Community Connect on December 6 in East Boston!
📍 Caffe dello Sport Eastie
973 Saratoga St, East Boston
www.abundanthousingma.org/boston-commu...
Let’s make it simple — join us for our first Boston Community Connect on December 6 in East Boston!
📍 Caffe dello Sport Eastie
973 Saratoga St, East Boston
www.abundanthousingma.org/boston-commu...
AHMA’s 2025 Election Recap: Pro-Housing Momentum Builds Across Massachusetts
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"We saw over and over again that candidates who ran on a pro-housing platform unseated incumbents, held off challengers, and won open seats." - Mike Kriesberg 🔥
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"We saw over and over again that candidates who ran on a pro-housing platform unseated incumbents, held off challengers, and won open seats." - Mike Kriesberg 🔥
November 25, 2025 at 11:49 PM
AHMA’s 2025 Election Recap: Pro-Housing Momentum Builds Across Massachusetts
www.abundanthousingma.org/2025-electio...
"We saw over and over again that candidates who ran on a pro-housing platform unseated incumbents, held off challengers, and won open seats." - Mike Kriesberg 🔥
www.abundanthousingma.org/2025-electio...
"We saw over and over again that candidates who ran on a pro-housing platform unseated incumbents, held off challengers, and won open seats." - Mike Kriesberg 🔥
We pulled it off! Nearly 50 volunteers → 2,200 signatures in 2 days. The Starter Homes movement is on fire 🔥🏡
November 21, 2025 at 10:01 PM
We pulled it off! Nearly 50 volunteers → 2,200 signatures in 2 days. The Starter Homes movement is on fire 🔥🏡
🏡 Help us get more housing on the 2026 ballot!
Join AHMA, Cambridge City Councilor Burhan Azeem, and the Legalize Starter Homes Ballot Initiative for a Day of Action this weekend!
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Join AHMA, Cambridge City Councilor Burhan Azeem, and the Legalize Starter Homes Ballot Initiative for a Day of Action this weekend!
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Legalize Starter Homes Day of Action
Cambridge City Councillor Burhan Azeem, Abundant Housing Massachusetts, and the Legalize Starter Homes Ballot Campaign are organizing a coordinated Day of Action to rally support for legalizing…
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November 13, 2025 at 12:43 AM
🏡 Help us get more housing on the 2026 ballot!
Join AHMA, Cambridge City Councilor Burhan Azeem, and the Legalize Starter Homes Ballot Initiative for a Day of Action this weekend!
tinyurl.com/2sk34xt9
Join AHMA, Cambridge City Councilor Burhan Azeem, and the Legalize Starter Homes Ballot Initiative for a Day of Action this weekend!
tinyurl.com/2sk34xt9
🗳️ It’s Election Day, Massachusetts!
Voters are heading to the polls to choose local leaders who’ll shape the future of our communities.
🏠 Housing is on the ballot — and we’ve endorsed pro-housing candidates ready to move MA forward. www.abundanthousingma.org/endorsements/
Voters are heading to the polls to choose local leaders who’ll shape the future of our communities.
🏠 Housing is on the ballot — and we’ve endorsed pro-housing candidates ready to move MA forward. www.abundanthousingma.org/endorsements/
November 4, 2025 at 2:23 PM
🗳️ It’s Election Day, Massachusetts!
Voters are heading to the polls to choose local leaders who’ll shape the future of our communities.
🏠 Housing is on the ballot — and we’ve endorsed pro-housing candidates ready to move MA forward. www.abundanthousingma.org/endorsements/
Voters are heading to the polls to choose local leaders who’ll shape the future of our communities.
🏠 Housing is on the ballot — and we’ve endorsed pro-housing candidates ready to move MA forward. www.abundanthousingma.org/endorsements/
🏡 Endorsement Alert!
We’re proud to endorse Patrick Sheridan, Michael LeBlanc, and Maxwell Morrongiello for Franklin City Council.
We’re proud to endorse Patrick Sheridan, Michael LeBlanc, and Maxwell Morrongiello for Franklin City Council.
October 27, 2025 at 4:45 PM
🏡 Endorsement Alert!
We’re proud to endorse Patrick Sheridan, Michael LeBlanc, and Maxwell Morrongiello for Franklin City Council.
We’re proud to endorse Patrick Sheridan, Michael LeBlanc, and Maxwell Morrongiello for Franklin City Council.
Thank you to our amazing 2025 Celebration of Abundance Sponsors!
October 26, 2025 at 1:20 PM
Thank you to our amazing 2025 Celebration of Abundance Sponsors!
Congratulations to our 2025 Celebration of Abundance Award Recipients!
🏆 Partner of the Year: @ajcampbellma.bsky.social
🏆 Legislators of the Year: @burhanazeem.bsky.social & @councillorsiddiqui.bsky.social
🏆 Rookies of the Year: Rozzidents For More Rozzidents & Marblehead Housing Coalition
🏆 Partner of the Year: @ajcampbellma.bsky.social
🏆 Legislators of the Year: @burhanazeem.bsky.social & @councillorsiddiqui.bsky.social
🏆 Rookies of the Year: Rozzidents For More Rozzidents & Marblehead Housing Coalition
October 25, 2025 at 8:30 PM
Congratulations to our 2025 Celebration of Abundance Award Recipients!
🏆 Partner of the Year: @ajcampbellma.bsky.social
🏆 Legislators of the Year: @burhanazeem.bsky.social & @councillorsiddiqui.bsky.social
🏆 Rookies of the Year: Rozzidents For More Rozzidents & Marblehead Housing Coalition
🏆 Partner of the Year: @ajcampbellma.bsky.social
🏆 Legislators of the Year: @burhanazeem.bsky.social & @councillorsiddiqui.bsky.social
🏆 Rookies of the Year: Rozzidents For More Rozzidents & Marblehead Housing Coalition
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Massachusetts' municipal elections are coming up in just 2-weeks!
This year, @abundanthousingma.org endorsed 29 pro-housing candidates for City Council in Boston, Worcester, Salem, Medford, Newton & Somerville.
🗳️Learn more about the candidates below & PLEASE VOTE ON Nov. 4.
This year, @abundanthousingma.org endorsed 29 pro-housing candidates for City Council in Boston, Worcester, Salem, Medford, Newton & Somerville.
🗳️Learn more about the candidates below & PLEASE VOTE ON Nov. 4.
October 22, 2025 at 4:25 PM
Massachusetts' municipal elections are coming up in just 2-weeks!
This year, @abundanthousingma.org endorsed 29 pro-housing candidates for City Council in Boston, Worcester, Salem, Medford, Newton & Somerville.
🗳️Learn more about the candidates below & PLEASE VOTE ON Nov. 4.
This year, @abundanthousingma.org endorsed 29 pro-housing candidates for City Council in Boston, Worcester, Salem, Medford, Newton & Somerville.
🗳️Learn more about the candidates below & PLEASE VOTE ON Nov. 4.
Have you bought your ticket to our Celebration Of Abundance?! It’s tomorrow night, Thursday October 23rd! You don’t want to miss it.
But your ticket today! www.abundanthousingma.org/ahmas-celebr...
But your ticket today! www.abundanthousingma.org/ahmas-celebr...
October 22, 2025 at 3:54 PM
Have you bought your ticket to our Celebration Of Abundance?! It’s tomorrow night, Thursday October 23rd! You don’t want to miss it.
But your ticket today! www.abundanthousingma.org/ahmas-celebr...
But your ticket today! www.abundanthousingma.org/ahmas-celebr...
Thank you to our Platinum Sponsor Blue Hub Capital! We are super excited to celebrate abundance and the pro-housing movement in Massachusetts!
Buy your ticket today! www.abundanthousingma.org/ahmas-celebr...
Buy your ticket today! www.abundanthousingma.org/ahmas-celebr...
October 22, 2025 at 3:19 PM
Thank you to our Platinum Sponsor Blue Hub Capital! We are super excited to celebrate abundance and the pro-housing movement in Massachusetts!
Buy your ticket today! www.abundanthousingma.org/ahmas-celebr...
Buy your ticket today! www.abundanthousingma.org/ahmas-celebr...
🚨 Endorsement Alert!
With Election Day less than 3 weeks away, we’re proud to announce our next round of pro-housing candidate endorsements for Boston, Medford, and Worcester. 🏡
www.abundanthousingma.org/endorsements/
With Election Day less than 3 weeks away, we’re proud to announce our next round of pro-housing candidate endorsements for Boston, Medford, and Worcester. 🏡
www.abundanthousingma.org/endorsements/
Endorsements
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October 17, 2025 at 10:03 PM
🚨 Endorsement Alert!
With Election Day less than 3 weeks away, we’re proud to announce our next round of pro-housing candidate endorsements for Boston, Medford, and Worcester. 🏡
www.abundanthousingma.org/endorsements/
With Election Day less than 3 weeks away, we’re proud to announce our next round of pro-housing candidate endorsements for Boston, Medford, and Worcester. 🏡
www.abundanthousingma.org/endorsements/
Boston’s zoning code is one of the most complicated in the country — and it’s holding back new homes. 🏘️
On Nov 4, you have the power to change that. Elect leaders ready to simplify our outdated rules and build the homes we need.
Can you define zoning in five words or less? 👀
On Nov 4, you have the power to change that. Elect leaders ready to simplify our outdated rules and build the homes we need.
Can you define zoning in five words or less? 👀
October 17, 2025 at 9:00 PM
Boston’s zoning code is one of the most complicated in the country — and it’s holding back new homes. 🏘️
On Nov 4, you have the power to change that. Elect leaders ready to simplify our outdated rules and build the homes we need.
Can you define zoning in five words or less? 👀
On Nov 4, you have the power to change that. Elect leaders ready to simplify our outdated rules and build the homes we need.
Can you define zoning in five words or less? 👀
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I’m proud to be endorsed by @abundanthousingma.org! I’m committed to making sure working families & seniors can afford to live in MA. As your Worcester D2 City Councilor, I’ll work hard to build more safe & affordable housing, secure protections for tenants, & reform exclusionary zoning policies.
October 16, 2025 at 11:32 PM
I’m proud to be endorsed by @abundanthousingma.org! I’m committed to making sure working families & seniors can afford to live in MA. As your Worcester D2 City Councilor, I’ll work hard to build more safe & affordable housing, secure protections for tenants, & reform exclusionary zoning policies.
Thank you to everyone who attended our Boston City Council At-Large Candidate Forum last week! It was great to hear directly from candidates on our most pressing issue in the city- Housing Affordability.
📸: Korri Leigh Photography
📸: Korri Leigh Photography
October 16, 2025 at 11:08 PM
Thank you to everyone who attended our Boston City Council At-Large Candidate Forum last week! It was great to hear directly from candidates on our most pressing issue in the city- Housing Affordability.
📸: Korri Leigh Photography
📸: Korri Leigh Photography