What if local control can actually help build housing? Some places want to build. Maybe we should just let them.

substack.com/@noahpinion/... - Very interesting thought experiment but I disagree. I propose instead to take issues of congestion more seriously. If we can maintain mobility as we density cities maybe backlash won’t be so bad? #CongestionPricing #BuildMABuild #MAYIMBY #MAPoli

www.bostonglobe.com/2025/06/16/b... Great #DataViz from @andrewbrinker.bsky.social @bostonglobe.com. Clarification - in my quote on the type of housing we allow I was referencing #MBTACommunities and the importance of legalizing multi-family in ALL communities. #BuildMABuild #MAYIMBY #MAPoli

Mass. officials are scrambling to stem the wave of older adults losing their homes - The Boston Globe An ominous wave of older adults in Massachusetts who are homeless or barely scraping by has prompted calls for urgent action.

This rise in senior homelessness is dedicated to everyone who has ever worried about traffic or neighborhood character at a city council hearing or town meeting #mapoli #mayimby

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Guest Essay: How to fund our schools - Newton Beacon By Andreae Downs Hundreds of Newton public school parents are writing City Council asking for a larger school budget this year. I would love to vote for a more generous school budget. But here’s the [...

Excellent oped in the Newton Beacon from City Councilor @andreaedowns.bsky.social on how to fund our schools:

"But here’s the hard truth: If you, like me, care about the schools, there’s only so much we can do... Allow more housing" #mapoli #mayimby

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City Council passes Northland special permit request - Newton Beacon The City Council approved the new special permit for the Northland development Monday night, ending a journey that spanned six years and exemplified the complexities of post-COVID-19 large-scale devel...

800+ new units of housing are finally on the way in Newton. Thrilled that the city council approved a tweak to the Northland permit last night 19-4 #mapoli #mayimby

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#Abundance here in #MA - 💯 I think key ingredient critical to current success of #MBTACommunities is —State sets the “what” (more housing) and communities decide the “how” (where should multifamily districts be located). See @amydain.bsky.social #upzoneupdate for real time tracking #MAYIMBY #MAPoli

I love this revisionist read of Jane Jacobs. Very useful addition to any #Abundance conversation. #MAYIMBY

At first I thought I would totally disagree with @suzanneblier.bsky.social when I saw this headline. But after reading I think these are reasonable suggestions. I am very much a #MAYIMBY but it’s not a silver bullet and we need to be open to solid critiques of new and very ambitious policies.

YIMBYism as industrial policy A better way than tariffs

@govmaurahealey.bsky.social @massago.bsky.social @mayorwu.boston.gov This is how we fight back and win - #MAYIMBY. Thank you @mattyglesias.bsky.social for your clear and thoughtful arguments. Clearly this is the better way. #MAPoli #BosPoli #Abundance
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Thank you @mattyglesias.bsky.social - I’ve had this conversation a million times but have not been able to express this point so clearly. #MAYIMBY #BuildMABuild #MAPoli

There Is a Liberal Answer to Elon Musk Podcast Episode · The Ezra Klein Show · 03/09/2025 · 17m

💯If we want to protect democracy we have to show that it works. If we in #Massachusetts want a say in our national politics we have to make space for people here AKA #BuildMABuild #MAYIMBY Thank you @ezrakleinbot.bsky.social - so clearly phrased.
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Way to go Cambridge!! #mapoli #MAYIMBY

This seems like a very important #MAYIMBY paper. www.nber.org/papers/w33188 @andrewbrinker.bsky.social Maybe a nice piece for the @bostonglobe.com

I keep thinking this should be a big moment for #MAYIMBY - When predominant narrative of federal government is we don’t want you - we here in #MA have space to scream even louder that we DO want you, we WILL make space for you, AND protect your rights. Too much?

In Davis Square, proposed tower prompts . . . a war of anonymous fliers - The Boston Globe A battle over the future of one of the most quintessential neighborhood business districts in the Boston area is being waged via DIY posters.

Where’s the #MAYIMBY conversation on this? @somervilleyimby.org? www.bostonglobe.com/2025/01/22/m... I wish @bostonglobe.com explained that yes side of this flier IS the rendering produced by developer….

Jonathan Berk 🏠 (@berkie1.bsky.social) Supporting a new generation of walkable neighborhoods with housing abundance, active public realms, & thriving small business ecosystems. Founder remainplaces.com

Maybe it’s our job as citizens of #MA to better explain why we need to be in this fight together? #BuildMABuild @berkie1.bsky.social you’re doing an amazing job! Highlighting amazing #MBTAComm projects? Ex/Residents of Y can now walk to daycare and get coffee at a cute new shop? #MAPoli #MAYIMBY

#RentsaretooDamnHigh - but we don’t want softening to come through declining demand. Anyone speculating about causes? #BosPoli #MAPoli Nice quote from @jasonfurman.bsky.social - building is easier said than done. #MAYIMBY

So much upsetting news but this seems so directly in contrast to Trump’s pledge to increase jobs - I don’t get it. www.bostonglobe.com/2025/01/21/s... Seems worth fighting for @massago.bsky.social @govhealey.bsky.social Channeling @ezrakleinbot.bsky.social -we need #EnergyAbundance #MAPoli #MAYIMBY

That’s a great suggestion for the #MAYIMBY research agenda.

Great presentation by Jason Korb on Affordable Housing at Newton for Everyone on Monday night. Official title "What would it take to build 100% affordable housing in Newton?" #mapoli #mayimby

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Love comment by Greg about deep change spurred by #MBTACommunities - specifically ‘quartet’ of housing advocates, environmental groups, business groups and clergy now working together to change perceptions of new building - which hopefully will change the dialogue for years. #MAYIMBY #MAPoli

Yes @leungboston.bsky.social! But again I suggest a different headline - Needham should vote yes on this common sense law! If you have a friend in Needham give them a hug and ask them to vote yes for a vibrant future in #MA. #BuildMABuild #MAYIMBY #MAPoli www.bostonglobe.com/2025/01/13/b...

‘Diary of a Wimpy Kid’ author Jeff Kinney has big plans to revitalize downtown Plainville - The Boston Globe “We have this great bookstore and these great events — but we can amplify that in frequency and scale by changing the face of the downtown permanently,” Kinney said.

Love this story about @jeffkinney.bsky.social in #Plainville. www.bostonglobe.com/2025/01/08/a... Curious how they feel about #MultifamilyHsg in their new town square? #MAYIMBY #MAPoli

Immigration spurs bump in Mass. population - The Boston Globe Fueled by the highest immigration levels in decades, Massachusetts saw its largest population increase in 60 years between 2023 and 2024.

@samdrysdale.bsky.social Enjoyed this article - but I feel like you missed arguments about cost of living driving people out of state. www.bostonglobe.com/2025/01/07/m... Anyone have empirical research on this? Are housing costs or state taxes stronger push factors? #EconSky #MAYIMBY #MAPoli

Yes! “The more you try to add up supply constriction, the poorer everyone gets.” #MAYIMBY

Is there community pushback here? Curious what major concerns are. Seems like a project worth fighting for! #MAYIMBY

Love @andrewbrinker.bsky.social but can we fix this headline? How about “State High Court Supports Common Sense Housing Law in the Face of NIMBY Opposition” www.bostonglobe.com/2025/01/08/b... @bostonglobe.com #MAPoli #MAYIMBY Go get ‘em @massago.bsky.social 💪

Glad to hear that everyone on panel & @govhealey.bsky.social mentioned housing #MAYIMBY as top agenda item for 2025. I think important for state to make sure 2024 legislation actually leads to more housing. Is anyone tracking at the state level? @amydain.bsky.social @airbrycki.bsky.social #MAPoli

#MAYIMBY groups need better advertising. What are the things these communities want but currently can’t get? Yes to new affordable day care facilities, yes to a Russian math near me, yes to a local trolley system so my kids can get themselves to their after school sports? What am I missing? #MAPoli

More evidence of worsening housing crisis - not sure if we can see these numbers by state @airbrycki.bsky.social? #BuildMABuild #MAYIMBY #MaPoli