"Housing is the central challenge, and the City Council should use every tool available to make Boston one of the most affordable cities in the country. That begins with expanding affordable rentals and first-time homebuyer pathways, funded by those who have not been paying their fair share. I support state measures including a corporate fair-share bill, a luxury transfer fee, and permission for rent stabilization."
"At the municipal level, we should strengthen and stabilize ONE+Boston. The program helps first-time buyers access affordable mortgages, which is especially important as federal mortgage markets face deregulation. Pair this with a Tenant Option to Purchase so residents can buy and remain in their homes, along with co-purchasing pilots and acquisition-opportunity programs that prevent displacement and keep neighborhoods stable. On housing production, clarity should replace confusion."
"The Squares and Streets initiative should continue and expand to Neighborhood Design Districts and Boulevard Districts, giving communities and developers a shared, predictable map of what belongs where. Clear standards shorten timelines, reduce costs, and produce the homes Boston actually needs. Taken together, these steps can grow Boston back toward 800,000 residents while protecting longtime tenants and opening real ownership pathways for working families. Affordability is a policy choice, and Boston should choose it."
Housing is the central challenge for Boston. The City Council should expand affordable rentals and first-time homebuyer pathways funded by those who have not been paying their fair share. State measures should include a corporate fair-share bill, a luxury transfer fee, and permission for rent stabilization. At the municipal level, ONE+Boston should be strengthened to help first-time buyers access affordable mortgages. Pair mortgage assistance with a Tenant Option to Purchase, co-purchasing pilots, and acquisition-opportunity programs to prevent displacement. Continue and expand the Squares and Streets initiative into Neighborhood Design and Boulevard Districts to create clear, predictable development standards. These steps aim to grow population while protecting tenants and opening ownership pathways.
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