Summary
- In Massachusetts, many cities and towns are facing a housing crisis due to high costs and a shortage of affordable housing.
- The MBTA Communities Law requires municipalities to submit zoning plans for more multifamily housing, with many facing a deadline by the end of 2024.
- Some towns, like Milton and Marblehead, have rejected proposed zoning changes, citing concerns about overreach and the potential impact on their identity.
- Advocates argue that complying with the law is necessary to address the housing crisis in the state.
