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Creating alliances that drive change. Convening for shared housing success.
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Housing impacts everyone and I’ve seen it over the last three years meeting people across the state.
Our housing challenges are solvable and it’s because of conversations with all of you at @chapadotorg.bsky.social that we can push forward toward solutions.
Our housing challenges are solvable and it’s because of conversations with all of you at @chapadotorg.bsky.social that we can push forward toward solutions.
November 21, 2025 at 8:12 PM
Housing impacts everyone and I’ve seen it over the last three years meeting people across the state.
Our housing challenges are solvable and it’s because of conversations with all of you at @chapadotorg.bsky.social that we can push forward toward solutions.
Our housing challenges are solvable and it’s because of conversations with all of you at @chapadotorg.bsky.social that we can push forward toward solutions.
Limited tickets left for CHAPA's (in-person) Federal Housing Policy Forum II: chapa.org/event/chapas...
Join CHAPA and housing experts to discuss how MA will continue to preserve and produce affordable housing despite federal changes & highlight opportunities to work towards MA's production goals.
Join CHAPA and housing experts to discuss how MA will continue to preserve and produce affordable housing despite federal changes & highlight opportunities to work towards MA's production goals.
September 30, 2025 at 6:03 PM
Limited tickets left for CHAPA's (in-person) Federal Housing Policy Forum II: chapa.org/event/chapas...
Join CHAPA and housing experts to discuss how MA will continue to preserve and produce affordable housing despite federal changes & highlight opportunities to work towards MA's production goals.
Join CHAPA and housing experts to discuss how MA will continue to preserve and produce affordable housing despite federal changes & highlight opportunities to work towards MA's production goals.
Now announcing: panels for CHAPA's Housing Summit! chapa.org/all-events/?...
Don’t miss this exclusive opportunity in November to connect with 400+ industry leaders, changemakers, & advocates dedicated to expanding affordable housing development to achieve the collective goal of 222K homes by 2035.
Don’t miss this exclusive opportunity in November to connect with 400+ industry leaders, changemakers, & advocates dedicated to expanding affordable housing development to achieve the collective goal of 222K homes by 2035.
September 2, 2025 at 2:46 PM
Now announcing: panels for CHAPA's Housing Summit! chapa.org/all-events/?...
Don’t miss this exclusive opportunity in November to connect with 400+ industry leaders, changemakers, & advocates dedicated to expanding affordable housing development to achieve the collective goal of 222K homes by 2035.
Don’t miss this exclusive opportunity in November to connect with 400+ industry leaders, changemakers, & advocates dedicated to expanding affordable housing development to achieve the collective goal of 222K homes by 2035.
August 28, 2025 at 9:23 PM
We've reached a milestone as a state: 75% of #MBTACommunities have approved their multifamily zoning districts!
CHAPA is proud to have supported over 70 communities in passing these districts through our technical assistance program.
www.mass.gov/news/75-perc...
CHAPA is proud to have supported over 70 communities in passing these districts through our technical assistance program.
www.mass.gov/news/75-perc...
www.mass.gov
June 3, 2025 at 5:10 PM
We've reached a milestone as a state: 75% of #MBTACommunities have approved their multifamily zoning districts!
CHAPA is proud to have supported over 70 communities in passing these districts through our technical assistance program.
www.mass.gov/news/75-perc...
CHAPA is proud to have supported over 70 communities in passing these districts through our technical assistance program.
www.mass.gov/news/75-perc...
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Thursday, April 10 @ 1pm ET: Join former HUD Secretary Marcia Fudge as she talks with Howard Koh, chair of the @hsph.harvard.edu Initiative on Health and Homelessness, about the forces driving the housing crisis and ways to make housing more affordable.
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April 9, 2025 at 2:57 PM
Thursday, April 10 @ 1pm ET: Join former HUD Secretary Marcia Fudge as she talks with Howard Koh, chair of the @hsph.harvard.edu Initiative on Health and Homelessness, about the forces driving the housing crisis and ways to make housing more affordable.
mailchi.mp/harvard/marc...
mailchi.mp/harvard/marc...
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Today @ 1:30 pm ET: The number of cost-burdened renter households has reached a new record high. @airbrycki.bsky.social will discuss persistent disparities in who experiences cost burdens and the urgent need for policies to tackle these challenges.
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March 7, 2025 at 2:31 PM
Today @ 1:30 pm ET: The number of cost-burdened renter households has reached a new record high. @airbrycki.bsky.social will discuss persistent disparities in who experiences cost burdens and the urgent need for policies to tackle these challenges.
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🍪 Join us at Cookie Day next week (3/12) and help advocate for MRVP! 🍪
Register: www.saveourhomesnow.org/2025_mrvp_co...
#mapoli @disruptpoverty.bsky.social
Register: www.saveourhomesnow.org/2025_mrvp_co...
#mapoli @disruptpoverty.bsky.social
March 7, 2025 at 12:58 PM
🍪 Join us at Cookie Day next week (3/12) and help advocate for MRVP! 🍪
Register: www.saveourhomesnow.org/2025_mrvp_co...
#mapoli @disruptpoverty.bsky.social
Register: www.saveourhomesnow.org/2025_mrvp_co...
#mapoli @disruptpoverty.bsky.social
"Monica Keel, CHAPA’s municipal engagement program manager, described the impact of housing security. “Housing is connected to everything in our lives. It’s connected to where we go to school, if we have access to public transit...""
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Waltham Housing Coalition hosts inaugural meeting to combat affordable housing shortage – Waltham Times
Residents and community leaders discussed strategies for improving Waltham’s housing production at a meeting this weekend. Local residents and
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March 5, 2025 at 7:30 PM
"Monica Keel, CHAPA’s municipal engagement program manager, described the impact of housing security. “Housing is connected to everything in our lives. It’s connected to where we go to school, if we have access to public transit...""
walthamtimes.org/2025/03/04/w...
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Help advocate for rental assistance at the Mass Alliance Of Hud Tenants’ MRVP Cookie Day on March 12th at 10 AM!
Register now: www.saveourhomesnow.org/2025_mrvp_co...
#mapoli @disruptpoverty.bsky.social
Register now: www.saveourhomesnow.org/2025_mrvp_co...
#mapoli @disruptpoverty.bsky.social
March 5, 2025 at 2:16 PM
Help advocate for rental assistance at the Mass Alliance Of Hud Tenants’ MRVP Cookie Day on March 12th at 10 AM!
Register now: www.saveourhomesnow.org/2025_mrvp_co...
#mapoli @disruptpoverty.bsky.social
Register now: www.saveourhomesnow.org/2025_mrvp_co...
#mapoli @disruptpoverty.bsky.social
Thank you, Enterprise and Citizens Bank, for sponsoring CHAPA's 58th Annual Dinner!
Your support helps us ensure a thriving Commonwealth where everyone has a safe, healthy, and affordable place to call home.
Register for the Dinner today at chapa.org/events
Your support helps us ensure a thriving Commonwealth where everyone has a safe, healthy, and affordable place to call home.
Register for the Dinner today at chapa.org/events
March 3, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Thank you, Enterprise and Citizens Bank, for sponsoring CHAPA's 58th Annual Dinner!
Your support helps us ensure a thriving Commonwealth where everyone has a safe, healthy, and affordable place to call home.
Register for the Dinner today at chapa.org/events
Your support helps us ensure a thriving Commonwealth where everyone has a safe, healthy, and affordable place to call home.
Register for the Dinner today at chapa.org/events
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In the midst of a housing crisis, having HUD operating at 100% is crucial. “Housing is unaffordable for everyone at just about every income level... We would hope the federal government would be doing more, not less.” @chapadotorg.bsky.social @riquier.bsky.social
www.usatoday.com/story/money/...
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HUD cuts, layoffs will 'devastate' communities, worsen housing crisis, observers say
HUD staff and budget are already stretched too thin, and more will exacerbate a national housing crisis, observers say.
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February 28, 2025 at 5:54 PM
In the midst of a housing crisis, having HUD operating at 100% is crucial. “Housing is unaffordable for everyone at just about every income level... We would hope the federal government would be doing more, not less.” @chapadotorg.bsky.social @riquier.bsky.social
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“Housing is unaffordable for everyone at just about every income level. We would hope that this would be a moment when the federal government would be doing more, not less.” -CHAPA CEO, Rachel Heller
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HUD cuts, layoffs will "devastate" communities, worsen housing crisis, observers say
HUD staff and budget are already stretched too thin, and more will exacerbate a national housing crisis, observers say
www.usatoday.com
February 27, 2025 at 7:00 PM
“Housing is unaffordable for everyone at just about every income level. We would hope that this would be a moment when the federal government would be doing more, not less.” -CHAPA CEO, Rachel Heller
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www.usatoday.com/story/money/...
“It’s a very holistic look at what we need to move forward,” said Jenna Connolly of CHAPA. “It doesn’t just focus on one part of the industry. It really just lays out like this is everything we need in order to have the future we want for Massachusetts.”
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Healey unveils comprehensive housing plan, “just what the state needs” – The Daily Free Press
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February 21, 2025 at 4:13 PM
“It’s a very holistic look at what we need to move forward,” said Jenna Connolly of CHAPA. “It doesn’t just focus on one part of the industry. It really just lays out like this is everything we need in order to have the future we want for Massachusetts.”
dailyfreepress.com/2025/02/13/h...
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EOHLC is accepting public comments on their draft regulations for complying with the MBTA Communities Act until 2/21 at 11:59 pm—and we need your help showing public support for more homes!
Submit your comments here: www.mass.gov/forms/mbta-c...
Submit your comments here: www.mass.gov/forms/mbta-c...
February 20, 2025 at 1:26 PM
EOHLC is accepting public comments on their draft regulations for complying with the MBTA Communities Act until 2/21 at 11:59 pm—and we need your help showing public support for more homes!
Submit your comments here: www.mass.gov/forms/mbta-c...
Submit your comments here: www.mass.gov/forms/mbta-c...
“All the economic benefit that comes from that system perpetuates itself, and unless you’re going to create the supply necessary to create affordable new entry points, it’s going to be very difficult to narrow the racial homeownership gap.” -CHAPA's David Gasser
www.bostonglobe.com/2025/02/19/r...
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US moves backward amid steps to close racial gap in homeownership - The Boston Globe
The road to purchasing a home runs uphill for many prospective buyers, but for those of color, the grade is steeper.
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February 20, 2025 at 1:01 PM
“All the economic benefit that comes from that system perpetuates itself, and unless you’re going to create the supply necessary to create affordable new entry points, it’s going to be very difficult to narrow the racial homeownership gap.” -CHAPA's David Gasser
www.bostonglobe.com/2025/02/19/r...
www.bostonglobe.com/2025/02/19/r...
"As Heller puts it, “There’s been a lot of good policies that have been put in place over the last few years. And we need more.”"
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Is this the fix for Massachusetts’ housing crisis? - The Boston Globe
Faced with a supply crunch and rising costs, the state has taken steps to make housing more plentiful and more affordable.
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February 19, 2025 at 12:20 PM
"As Heller puts it, “There’s been a lot of good policies that have been put in place over the last few years. And we need more.”"
www.bostonglobe.com/2025/02/19/n...
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"As communities allow for accessory dwelling units, multifamily housing, and smaller homes on smaller lots, we are fostering an environment where people, our neighborhoods, and our economy can thrive." -Rachel Heller, CHAPA CEO
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www.mass.gov
February 4, 2025 at 1:13 PM
"As communities allow for accessory dwelling units, multifamily housing, and smaller homes on smaller lots, we are fostering an environment where people, our neighborhoods, and our economy can thrive." -Rachel Heller, CHAPA CEO
www.mass.gov/news/accesso...
www.mass.gov/news/accesso...
"The overwhelming trend in Massachusetts is unchanged: cities and towns are consistently giving the green light to more housing because voters know that the future of our commonwealth depends on investing in housing," said Rachel Heller, CHAPA's CEO.
www.bostonglobe.com/2025/01/15/b...
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Needham voters just rejected the town’s state-mandated housing plan. Now what? - The Boston Globe
Needham has some time to land on a new plan, but after a divisive referendum, reaching an agreement could prove challenging.
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January 16, 2025 at 8:57 PM
"The overwhelming trend in Massachusetts is unchanged: cities and towns are consistently giving the green light to more housing because voters know that the future of our commonwealth depends on investing in housing," said Rachel Heller, CHAPA's CEO.
www.bostonglobe.com/2025/01/15/b...
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The unanimous ruling of the MA Supreme Judicial Court answers a key question about the MBTA Communities law, which requires 177 cities and towns to make it easier to build multifamily housing in certain areas: compliance, the court said, is not optional.
www.bostonglobe.com/2025/01/08/b...
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State high court supports controversial housing law, but says details must be re-written - The Boston Globe
The Supreme Judicial Court ruling in the Milton lawsuit is a win for Healey and Campbell, but could slow implementation of the state’s ambitious housing law.
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January 8, 2025 at 5:34 PM
The unanimous ruling of the MA Supreme Judicial Court answers a key question about the MBTA Communities law, which requires 177 cities and towns to make it easier to build multifamily housing in certain areas: compliance, the court said, is not optional.
www.bostonglobe.com/2025/01/08/b...
www.bostonglobe.com/2025/01/08/b...
CHAPA celebrates the Mass. Supreme Judicial Court's decision in AG vs. Milton as a major victory for housing. This is a critical win for ensuring that all cities and towns contribute to solving our housing shortage & provide more of the homes we for everyone to thrive.
Full statement to follow.
Full statement to follow.
January 8, 2025 at 5:38 PM
CHAPA celebrates the Mass. Supreme Judicial Court's decision in AG vs. Milton as a major victory for housing. This is a critical win for ensuring that all cities and towns contribute to solving our housing shortage & provide more of the homes we for everyone to thrive.
Full statement to follow.
Full statement to follow.
Join CHAPA on February 13th, 2025, at the Federal Reserve Bank of Boston for CHAPA's Annual Federal Housing Policy Forum! www.chapa.org/events/chapa...
We'll cover:
- the national political outlook
- pending legislation that will impact housing policy and
- initiatives implemented by HUD
We'll cover:
- the national political outlook
- pending legislation that will impact housing policy and
- initiatives implemented by HUD
January 8, 2025 at 2:18 PM
Join CHAPA on February 13th, 2025, at the Federal Reserve Bank of Boston for CHAPA's Annual Federal Housing Policy Forum! www.chapa.org/events/chapa...
We'll cover:
- the national political outlook
- pending legislation that will impact housing policy and
- initiatives implemented by HUD
We'll cover:
- the national political outlook
- pending legislation that will impact housing policy and
- initiatives implemented by HUD
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Rising insurance premiums are contributing to the growing costs of homeownership: from the Great Recession to today, homeowners insurance prices have increased 74% while home prices have increased over 40%. @stevekoller.bsky.social
www.jchs.harvard.edu/blog/insuran...
www.jchs.harvard.edu/blog/insuran...
The Insurance Crisis Continues to Weigh on Homeowners
Insurance has grabbed headlines lately for good reason. As home prices remain elevated at historically high levels, rising insurance premiums are also
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December 9, 2024 at 3:33 PM
Rising insurance premiums are contributing to the growing costs of homeownership: from the Great Recession to today, homeowners insurance prices have increased 74% while home prices have increased over 40%. @stevekoller.bsky.social
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www.jchs.harvard.edu/blog/insuran...