The One SouthCoast Chamber of Commerce and the REALTOR Association of Southeastern Massachusetts are collaborating on an initiative to lend its voice to devising solutions for more housing development within the region.
REALTOR of Southeastern Massachusetts CEO Paul Chasse says the SouthCoast Workforce Housing Coalition will advocate for policies prioritizing “the development of all housing, including, but not limited to affordable, workforce and luxury housing”.
The coalition announcement was made Tuesday at the Chamber’s Workforce and Housing Luncheon where Housing and Livable Communities Secretary Ed Augustus promoted the $5 billion investment the state is making to increase housing production over the next five years. He says the current housing shortage impacts all segments of a community.
Mr. Augustus says the lack of housing makes it difficult for those educated in Massachusetts to find a job and stay here.
Regarding affordable housing, the needs of cities and towns vary.
