Eugene E. Jones Jr.’s Post

Ultimately, the essential imperative for national housing policy must always be a laser-beam focus on delivering tangible results that can be most deeply felt by those most desperately in need in our distressed communities. That, above all else, should be our North Star for national housing policy reform, our guiding principle, our roadmap. Let us find common ground to create a reformed national housing policy that produces not just good buildings but good homes, not just good tenants but good citizens, and not just foundations that support brick and steel, but foundations that support thriving communities.

Ultimately, the essential imperative for national housing policy must always be a laser-beam focus on delivering tangible results that can be most deeply felt by those most desperately in need in our distressed communities. That, above all else, should be our North Star for national housing policy reform, our guiding principle, our roadmap. Let us find common ground to create a reformed national housing policy that produces not just good buildings but good homes, not just good tenants but good citizens, and not just foundations that support brick and steel, but foundations that support thriving communities.

In his latest publication, firm partner Leonard Braman examines the intricacies of Connecticut's affordable housing crisis, as well as what local developers and residents should know. Read it here: https://bit.ly/44hJPnj

New Hampshire’s housing crisis is about a lot more than having a roof over your head. It also involves economic growth, job creation and tax revenue. And now, a new awareness is developing: the profound impact of housing on well-being and health care. There’s a growing realization that making affordable housing more available could be a key to enabling Granite Staters to lead healthier lives. https://hubs.ly/Q02yCSHp0

An insightful and important read, authored by my partner and mentor Timothy Hollister. Parts 2 through 4 of this series also now available and linked on the Hinckley Allen page.

Continuing our series on the 2024 Council Priorities, and in honor of Affordable Housing Month this May, we are sharing details about the Council’s 2024 Priority Housing for Social and Economic Balance and 21 adopted objectives that are timebound and measurable, to advance this priority. Learn about renter protections and other efforts seeking to support the 40% of our residents that are renters, Area Housing Plans and other programs implementing priorities within the recently adopted revised Housing Element, interim housing project Homekey Palo Alto status and more! https://bit.ly/3KcciC9

Is restrictive zoning fueling the housing shortage? Explore how local level regulations and homeowner concerns are impacting housing supply targets and shaping the future of affordable housing in our latest Housing Affordability Watch: https://ow.ly/or4z50TeOVW

It’s essential we strive together to advance effective policies that foster increased housing supply while ensuring affordability and accessibility across the entire housing continuum.” Keeping reading here: https://lnkd.in/gyuF8-Yp

The Affordable Housing Act’s $5 billion boost marks a meaningful step for affordable housing in Massachusetts, but lasting change will require a continued collective effort. Richard Muraida, Senior Vice President & Director of Commercial Real Estate, shares 5 steps that the business community can take to support the advancement of affordable housing growth: https://bit.ly/42s0gP3

Is restrictive zoning fueling the housing shortage? Explore how local level regulations and homeowner concerns are impacting housing supply targets and shaping the future of affordable housing in our latest Housing Affordability Watch: https://ow.ly/G1Bq50TeOZb