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Massachusetts Housing Crisis Solutions | New Bedford News
Massachusetts is racing to build 220,000 new homes by 2035—affordable ones for everyone—to fix a crisis that’s crippling the economy and forcing families to flee. Lawmakers are pushing bold solutions: “Yes in God’s Backyard” lets churches and religious groups build multi-family housing without local permits, while Senate proposals allow duplexes on single-family lots. A statewide site plan review with a 90-day deadline could slash delays and costs. But advocates warn this is just the start—minimum lot sizes and parking rules still need reform to truly make housing accessible across the state…
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