This special event will unveil research co-funded by CCF, Cambridge Redevelopment Authority (CRA), and Rappaport Institute for Greater Boston on social housing and redevelopment authorities, using Cambridge as a core case study. We’re inviting residents, city officials, researchers, and community stakeholders to come together for a thoughtful discussion on the findings and recommendations.
Established in the mid-1920s, redevelopment authorities in Massachusetts today retain significant powers to carry out urban housing projects, including eminent domain. This has led housing advocates and policymakers to explore whether redevelopment authorities might be uniquely positioned to help cities and towns now promote new social housing—mixed-income developments in which the public sector holds a lasting ownership stake.
On April 14, hear from researchers about their findings, followed by a panel of practitioners and officials who will discuss the report’s implications for communities across the state. This event is co-sponsored by the Harvard Joint Center for Housing Studies, Rappaport Institute for Greater Boston, CRA, and CCF.
Due to limited space at Harvard Kennedy School, we encourage you to register for the livestream option or join the waitlist for in-person seating.
