Jesse Kanson-Benanav
@jessekb.bsky.social
Saying yes to homes for all across the Commonwealth of Massachusetts as Executive director of @abundanthousingma.org | http://linkedin.com/in/jesse-kb
October 28, 2025 at 6:09 PM
Ayanna Pressley, the YIMBY? The congresswoman has endorsed the @abettercambr1dge.bsky.social backed City Council incumbents in Tuesday's election, all of whom voted for that monumental citywide multifamily zoning reform earlier this year. Via @politico.com
October 28, 2025 at 12:07 PM
Ayanna Pressley, the YIMBY? The congresswoman has endorsed the @abettercambr1dge.bsky.social backed City Council incumbents in Tuesday's election, all of whom voted for that monumental citywide multifamily zoning reform earlier this year. Via @politico.com
Tonight! @abundanthousingma.org's annual Celebration of Abundance in Brighton, w/@massago.bsky.social, @burhanazeem.bsky.social, @councillorsiddiqui.bsky.social, & pro-housing advocates from around MA. Get your tix ahead of time at link below or at the door!
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October 23, 2025 at 6:57 PM
Tonight! @abundanthousingma.org's annual Celebration of Abundance in Brighton, w/@massago.bsky.social, @burhanazeem.bsky.social, @councillorsiddiqui.bsky.social, & pro-housing advocates from around MA. Get your tix ahead of time at link below or at the door!
www.abundanthousingma.org/ahmas-celebr...
www.abundanthousingma.org/ahmas-celebr...
June 24, 2025 at 2:41 PM
Apropos of nothing...
June 23, 2025 at 7:32 PM
Apropos of nothing...
Wow, I was just served this ad on another platform. The geography here - I didn't realize Dorchester was southwest of Brookline.
June 3, 2025 at 2:37 AM
Wow, I was just served this ad on another platform. The geography here - I didn't realize Dorchester was southwest of Brookline.
Thanks to @boston25news.com for having me on Thursday to talk about the extreme housing shortage in MA, & placing the work some communities are doing to promote office to residential conversion in context of our need to build many more homes statewide.
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March 14, 2025 at 1:26 PM
Thanks to @boston25news.com for having me on Thursday to talk about the extreme housing shortage in MA, & placing the work some communities are doing to promote office to residential conversion in context of our need to build many more homes statewide.
www.boston25news.com/news/local/d...
www.boston25news.com/news/local/d...
You're definitely doing something wrong when your "reporting" generates these types of racist comments
February 4, 2025 at 3:21 PM
You're definitely doing something wrong when your "reporting" generates these types of racist comments
MA Executive Office of Housing & Livable Communities has filed emergency regulations to enforce the MBTA Communities Act as a result of last week's SJC ruling that deems the law constitutional and enforceable by the Attorney General. The regs are effective immediately.
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January 14, 2025 at 10:27 PM
MA Executive Office of Housing & Livable Communities has filed emergency regulations to enforce the MBTA Communities Act as a result of last week's SJC ruling that deems the law constitutional and enforceable by the Attorney General. The regs are effective immediately.
www.mass.gov/info-details...
www.mass.gov/info-details...
The 194th General Court of the Massachusetts legislature has begun the people's work. Gotta say though, I'm more of a Roxbury Puddingstone guy myself.
January 13, 2025 at 2:22 PM
The 194th General Court of the Massachusetts legislature has begun the people's work. Gotta say though, I'm more of a Roxbury Puddingstone guy myself.
Big zoning reform news coming...Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court set to release decision at 10am today in @massago.bsky.social lawsuit against the Town of Milton for violation of the MBTA Communities Act multifamily zoning mandate
January 8, 2025 at 1:57 PM
Big zoning reform news coming...Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court set to release decision at 10am today in @massago.bsky.social lawsuit against the Town of Milton for violation of the MBTA Communities Act multifamily zoning mandate
I'm pretty sure we are living in the alternate timeline
December 9, 2024 at 9:25 PM
I'm pretty sure we are living in the alternate timeline
Uh, what now?
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December 6, 2024 at 12:45 PM
Uh, what now?
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Price gouging at Logan. Got this trash egg and cheese "panini" and a Kind bar for $17. Far worse quality than a Dunkin egg & cheese (still no Tatte at Logan), but I didn't want to wait in that line. Definitely should have.
December 5, 2024 at 10:39 AM
Price gouging at Logan. Got this trash egg and cheese "panini" and a Kind bar for $17. Far worse quality than a Dunkin egg & cheese (still no Tatte at Logan), but I didn't want to wait in that line. Definitely should have.
I'm a big fan of pickles generally but this is just, no...I'm sorry, no.
November 22, 2024 at 2:05 PM
I'm a big fan of pickles generally but this is just, no...I'm sorry, no.
But seriously, get your tickets quick! The venue has a strict limit and we're nearing capacity so once we're sold out they're gone, and no walk-ins will be allowed day of.
Go. Buy. Now
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Go. Buy. Now
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November 17, 2024 at 1:11 PM
But seriously, get your tickets quick! The venue has a strict limit and we're nearing capacity so once we're sold out they're gone, and no walk-ins will be allowed day of.
Go. Buy. Now
www.abundanthousingma.org/celebration-...
Go. Buy. Now
www.abundanthousingma.org/celebration-...
Happy Sunday! What are you doing this week to help build a more inclusive MA with homes for all? I'll be coming together with over 100 pro-homes advocates to celebrate our 2024 victories & plan for 2025 at @abundanthousingma.org' Celebration of Abundance!
🔗 www.abundanthousingma.org/celebration-...
🔗 www.abundanthousingma.org/celebration-...
November 17, 2024 at 12:57 PM
Happy Sunday! What are you doing this week to help build a more inclusive MA with homes for all? I'll be coming together with over 100 pro-homes advocates to celebrate our 2024 victories & plan for 2025 at @abundanthousingma.org' Celebration of Abundance!
🔗 www.abundanthousingma.org/celebration-...
🔗 www.abundanthousingma.org/celebration-...
Probably time for Temple Emunah to take any reference to being an "inclusive and welcoming" congregation off their website and any other collateral
November 15, 2024 at 3:55 AM
Probably time for Temple Emunah to take any reference to being an "inclusive and welcoming" congregation off their website and any other collateral
Have you purchased your 🎫 to @abundanthousingma.org's Celebration of Abundance on Nov 21
We’re gathering advocates, allies, & housing champions to celebrate & fuel the mvmt for abundant, affordable housing in MA. Tickets go fast – save your spot now! 🏗️🏙️
www.abundanthousingma.org/celebration-...
We’re gathering advocates, allies, & housing champions to celebrate & fuel the mvmt for abundant, affordable housing in MA. Tickets go fast – save your spot now! 🏗️🏙️
www.abundanthousingma.org/celebration-...
November 14, 2024 at 7:07 PM
Have you purchased your 🎫 to @abundanthousingma.org's Celebration of Abundance on Nov 21
We’re gathering advocates, allies, & housing champions to celebrate & fuel the mvmt for abundant, affordable housing in MA. Tickets go fast – save your spot now! 🏗️🏙️
www.abundanthousingma.org/celebration-...
We’re gathering advocates, allies, & housing champions to celebrate & fuel the mvmt for abundant, affordable housing in MA. Tickets go fast – save your spot now! 🏗️🏙️
www.abundanthousingma.org/celebration-...
Why attend #CelebrationOfAbundance?
✨ Connect with housing advocates
✨ Hear inspiring stories of change
✨ Join the movement for a more affordable and abundant MA!
Whether you're a seasoned advocate or new to the cause, we’d love to have you! www.abundanthousingma.org/celebration-...
✨ Connect with housing advocates
✨ Hear inspiring stories of change
✨ Join the movement for a more affordable and abundant MA!
Whether you're a seasoned advocate or new to the cause, we’d love to have you! www.abundanthousingma.org/celebration-...
November 12, 2024 at 2:51 PM
Why attend #CelebrationOfAbundance?
✨ Connect with housing advocates
✨ Hear inspiring stories of change
✨ Join the movement for a more affordable and abundant MA!
Whether you're a seasoned advocate or new to the cause, we’d love to have you! www.abundanthousingma.org/celebration-...
✨ Connect with housing advocates
✨ Hear inspiring stories of change
✨ Join the movement for a more affordable and abundant MA!
Whether you're a seasoned advocate or new to the cause, we’d love to have you! www.abundanthousingma.org/celebration-...
🎉Join us for Abundant Housing MA's Celebration of Abundance on Nov 21 🎉
🔗https://www.abundanthousingma.org/celebration-of-abundance/
🔗https://www.abundanthousingma.org/celebration-of-abundance/
November 12, 2024 at 2:51 PM
🎉Join us for Abundant Housing MA's Celebration of Abundance on Nov 21 🎉
🔗https://www.abundanthousingma.org/celebration-of-abundance/
🔗https://www.abundanthousingma.org/celebration-of-abundance/
Thanks to Boston City Councilors Santana, Pepen, & Durkan for sponsoring this hearing order to examine what Boston can learn from the zoning/land use policies in Austin, TX! Appreciate support for this hearing from President Louijeune & the rest of the Council!
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October 25, 2024 at 3:09 PM
Thanks to Boston City Councilors Santana, Pepen, & Durkan for sponsoring this hearing order to examine what Boston can learn from the zoning/land use policies in Austin, TX! Appreciate support for this hearing from President Louijeune & the rest of the Council!
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I'm kind of shocked to learn that Nantucket of all places has the largest percentage of trick-or-treating aged kids in Mass. @axios.com
October 25, 2024 at 11:06 AM
I'm kind of shocked to learn that Nantucket of all places has the largest percentage of trick-or-treating aged kids in Mass. @axios.com
Two days later and I'm still pissed I only got 12 likes for this on that other site
June 28, 2023 at 5:43 PM
Two days later and I'm still pissed I only got 12 likes for this on that other site