B+T was pleased to attend this recent event featuring Massachusetts Housing Secretary Juana Matias and a timely discussion on the future of housing development in the Commonwealth. Secretary Matias highlighted site plan review reform as a top priority, emphasizing the importance of greater predictability and more efficient review timelines for advancing housing projects. With Massachusetts targeting 222,000 new homes by 2035, the discussion also covered commercial-to-resident

A couple more redevelopment opportunities! Littleton: development of ~5 acres for ~32 bedrooms of affordable rental housing at the Durkee Farmhouse site near the MBTA Commuter Rail Station Woburn: redevelopment of ~3.6 acres at the former Wyman School property #Redevelopment #RealEstateDevelopment #LandUse #Massachusetts

A new round of Opportunity Zones could shape development and investment decisions across Massachusetts beginning in 2027. On Oct. 2, the Healey-Driscoll Administration nominated 104 census tracts across 46 municipalities for federal Opportunity Zone designation. Final certifications are expected later this fall, with the new designations anticipated to take effect Jan. 1, 2027. For developers and investors, the updated program may create new opportunities to align private inv

The Town of North Attleborough has issued an RFP for the sale and redevelopment of the former elementary school at 𝟮𝟵𝟬 𝗔𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗻 𝗔𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘂𝗲. While the Town has expressed a preference for senior housing, proposals for other uses including commercial and mixed-use concepts will also be considered. This is a compelling opportunity for developers, investors, and housing providers looking to bring new life to a well-located community asset. Key dates include an optional pre-

MassDEP has announced a new Office of Permitting, Partnership & Performance (DEP3), a welcome resource for housing, economic development, and other complex projects across Massachusetts.