Training for Planners by Other Organizations

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Strengthening Local Boards and Commissions to Support Affordable Housing

Date: Begins March 13th, noon to 1:30 pm and the 2 following Thursdays
Cost: free
Registration Required: Register
Sponsor: Mass Housing Partnership

What is the municipal role in supporting affordable housing versus the developer or the state? What are the roles and responsibilities of boards and commissions that impact housing development? How can public engagement support affordable housing development and preservation?

Explore these questions in a new three-module training developed by MHP’s Community Assistance team, partly funded by Eastern Bank Foundation. Using real examples from communities across Massachusetts and experienced practitioners, participants will gain a deeper understanding of the local ecosystem that supports or hinders the development and preservation of affordable housing. This learning can facilitate more effective board/commission work and collaboration, as well as thoughtful engagement by interested residents and organizations. We hope you will join us in March for this timely series.

This training series was created for key local boards that touch the housing development process (e.g., planning, ZBA, select, housing trusts, AHC/AHPs, CPCs), people engaged in supporting affordable housing, and people interested in becoming engaged in supporting affordable housing.

These trainings will be held on consecutive Thursdays in March at 12-1:30pm. Registration is required but the trainings are free. Register here.

For more information: Training Series: Strengthening local boards and commissions to support affordable housing – Housing Toolbox