MA Smart Growth

@MASmartGrowth

Promotes vibrant cities and towns through policy reform, network building, and its Great Neighborhoods movement.

Boston, Massachusetts
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Joined May 2011
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  1. Jun 30

    Reflections on Massachusetts communities today & smart growth achievements over the years -

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  2. Jun 28

    Looming tenant disaster requires $50M more in state rental assistance (RAFT), right to counsel in eviction cases, sealing eviction records & serious look at extending moratorium.

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  3. Jun 28

    When eviction moratorium & federal aid end, 120K area households at risk of eviction--many Black or Latino. We're facing wave of homelessness & neighborhood instability, says Lisa Owens.

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  4. Jun 27

    History lesson shows how INVEST Act can help undo the injustice built into our highways, roads & sidewalks (& implicitly makes case for fare-free transit bill)

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    Jun 27

    Looking forward to hearing more about how land preservation and the provision of public open spaces interact with and support racial equity.

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  6. Jun 27

    Increasing housing supply is public health issue, says , arguing for Housing Choices bill. Rising rents leads to crowding & that (not density) is part of COVID story.

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  7. Jun 26

    Testimony at econ dev hearing by & David Bryant: bill must match scale of crisis by increasing bond cap & raising new revenue to spend more right now. Need small biz relief, neighborhood, affordable housing & more.

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  8. Jun 26

    Key question asked by : does scale of econ dev bill ($275M in capital $$ over 5 yrs) match the extraordinary moment? Kennealy answers that this is not only tool, citing budgets & existing capital $$.

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  9. Jun 26

    MSGA advocating for econ dev bill to include housing choices, right to counsel pilot, sealing eviction court records, small biz relief, & new $$ for transit-oriented housing, climate resilient affordable housing & neighborhood stabilization.

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    Jun 26

    📺 Watch LIVE as Secretary Mike Kennealy presents to the Joint Committee on Economic Development & Emerging Technologies on the Administration's proposed $275M economic recovery package designed to promote equity and recovery across the Commonwealth.

    1 PM: Receiving testimony from Secretary Kennealy of on proposed $275M COVID-19 Economic Relief Package. Watch:
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  11. Jun 26

    Now it is state's turn to consider economic recovery ideas, says , with hearing on economic development bill today. Notes big difference between federal and state stimulus: MA can't deficit spend, so new revenue or borrowing part of discussion.

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    Jun 25

    How can the pandemic recovery be green? As states in this week's : "A sustainability response that builds public health and improves air quality...That means redesigning urban streetscapes" to work for everyone.

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    Jun 24

    In partnership with a coalition of 20+ groups, we released a set of short + long term recommendations for the to protect riders + employees, and improve access, equity, safety, and effectiveness in response to Read the recs:

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    Jun 24

    As part of the , the Bus Facility Modernization program is set to allow for larger & modern fleet of buses and improve service. More at:

    Though not visible to our riders, upgrading our maintenance facilities, like the Quincy Bus Garage, is key to improving service. Building a new facility will allow for a larger & modern fleet of buses + more frequent & reliable service.
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    Jun 22

    Equity Task Force gives D’s & F’s for protecting marginalized groups during reopening. The report card comes as residents expected to flock to newly-opened businesses & cases surge nationwide. Learn more & take action:

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  16. Jun 22

    Rail Vision will transform our commuter rail system & great to see Lynn is part of the early action on this.

    Lynn's commuter rail line is an priority for upgrades that will allow frequent, all-day service with electric trains. The city takes one small step towards that vision this summer:
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    Jun 17

    SAVE THE DATE: Join me on July 15th with my West-coast friends at + for a conversation on eliminating barriers, pushing for equitable cities & finding a way forward that creates spaces for everyone. Thank you! Register at:

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  18. Jun 18

    In praise of low-hanging fruit: Housing Choices -

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    Jun 17

    Our Transportation Future along with partners & will be hosting a region wide webinar next week, June 25th, to discuss the ins and outs of the Transportation & Climate Initiative. Hope you can make it! Register here:

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    Jun 16

    At a recent Board meeting, T staff discussed procurement of Electric Multiple Units for , with new fleet possible starting in 2025/26. There’s a lot to do to make rail transformation happen. See the presentation at

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