It's official! Our housing legislation is now law. Governor Baker signed the economic development bill tonight. Shout out to my partner and friend @RepKevinHonan! This bill promises more housing supply & more equitable production across the state. #mapoli https://t.co/Tqgrgv3xCe
Andy Vargas
@RepAndyVargas · MA · H
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CoverageJan 3, 2020 to Oct 24, 2024
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.@RepKevinHonan & I filed H1288 that required multifamily zoning/housing near all MBTA stops. Thrilled that it was included in the economic development bill we passed. Now we need @MassGovernor to sign it! @CHAPAdotorg @MAPCMetroBoston @bytimlogan #mapoli https://t.co/N6AXH6NXAy
Piece I co-authored with @RepKevinHonan & @HellerRachel on our new zoning law is up on @WBUR. Check it out. <U+201C>Zoning serves as the primary, persistent barrier<U+2026>the new legislation will help us turn the tide.<U+201D> @CHAPAdotorg @AbundantHomesMA @HousingFwdMA https://t.co/rLEvKok88x
RT @MassGovernor: Massachusetts is the best place to live, work, raise a family and start a business. But when you can’t pay rent or buy a…
RT @clarkziegler: The final MBTA zoning guidelines released last week are without doubt a major step forward on housing, climate and transp<U+2026>
My housing op-ed with Nate Robertson in @CommonWealthMag today: <U+201C>The purpose of this law is to legalize housing development near transit corridors and ensure that the responsibility of housing Massachusetts residents is shared across municipalities.<U+201D> https://t.co/ZVY3oLExky
RT @berkie1: Solving Massachusetts' housing crisis requires us to embrace a wide diversity of housing types. However, in most communities i<U+2026>
Gee whiz! Supply-demand really is a thing 🤠 Look how far Austin, TX is on both multifamily units permitted vs rent growth YoY. The bigger question for us YIMBYs is how we convince a broader coalition of citizens of these facts. https://t.co/1J4wQlY5Bm
My statement on the proposed redistricting map. https://t.co/7l220sanWg
RT @RepMichlewitz: Todays Housing Bill passed by the House includes: - Moratorium on evictions for residential & commercial - Moratoriu&