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Housing Advisory Council & Commission on Unlocking Housing Production

Established through Executive Orders filed in conjunction with the Affordable Homes Act, the Housing Advisory Council and Commission on Unlocking Housing Production will bring together a broad range of stakeholders from across Massachusetts to advise the Healey-Driscoll administration on strategies to address the state’s housing challenges.

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Housing Advisory Council

Lt. Gov Driscoll, Secretary Augustus and members of the Housing Advisory Council

March 11, 2024 - First meeting of the Housing Advisory Council. The Council is tasked with developing a five-year strategic statewide housing plan. 

The Housing Advisory Council will develop a comprehensive housing plan for Massachusetts. The plan will include strategies for substantially increasing housing production, preserving and upgrading existing housing stock, supporting individuals and families struggling with homelessness, and using housing to create economic mobility for all.  

Statewide Housing Plan Listening Sessions

The Executive Office of Housing and Livable Communities along with members of the Housing Advisory Council will host multiple listening sessions around the Commonwealth to hear more from our local communities and to provide input for the Healey-Driscoll Administration’s first five-year strategic statewide housing plan.

Date: Location: City: Time: RSVP:
Thursday,
April 11		 North Shore Community College

Lynn

 1pm-3pm Register here
Tuesday,
April 23		 Springfield Technical C.C. Springfield  9am-11am Register here
Tuesday,
April 30		 UMass Dartmouth  Dartmouth 11am-1pm Register here
Friday,
May 3		 Massasoit Community College Brockton 2pm-4pm Register here
Thursday,
May 9		 UMass Boston Boston  10am-12pm Register here
Wednesday,
May 15		 Berkshire Community College Pittsfield  2pm-4pm Register here
Thursday, 
May 16		 Greenfield Community College Greenfield 2pm-4pm Register here
Monday, 
May 20		 Virtual ZOOM 5:30pm-7:30pm Register here
Tuesday, 
May 21		 Blackstone Visitor Center Worcester  10am-12pm Register here
Thursday,
May 23		 United Teen Equality Center (UTEC) Lowell 1pm-3pm Register here
Wednesday,
May 29		 Virtual ZOOM 5:30pm-7:30pm Register here
Friday, 
May 31

Framingham State University 

 Framingham 1pm-3pm Register here
Monday, 
June 3		 Cape Cod Community College Barnstable 10am-12pm Register here
Tuesday,
June 4		 Oak Bluffs Library  Martha's Vineyard  1pm-3pm Register here

 

Downloads

Statewide Housing Plan​ Regional Listening Sessions Overview Presentation

 

Do you have additional comments or questions? Please email us at EOHLCStatewidePlan@mass.gov

Provide Feedback for the Housing Plan 

Commission on Unlocking Housing Production

Governor Healey swears in the Commission on Unlocking Housing Production

January 29, 2024 - Governor Healey swears in the Commission on Unlocking Housing Production. 

The Commission on Unlocking Housing Production is charged with advising the administration on how state and local laws, regulations, and practices could be revised in order to increase the supply of affordable housing across income levels and the state.

Do you have additional comments or questions? Please email us at EOHLCUnlockingProduction@mass.gov

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