Every municipality in Massachusetts has an obligation to follow Fair Housing Laws and Regulations. But creating communities that embrace Fair Housing is broader than simply following technical requirements. By thinking about Fair Housing up front in planning processes, community engagement, and development decisions, local communities can ensure that they are not just complying with the law, but exploring the role of Fair Housing at the structural level and truly creating welcoming and diverse cities and towns.
Please join us for a Fair Housing Month event in Newton to help local municipalities and community groups incorporate Fair Housing into all levels of their work. The event will include panels on Fair Housing beyond the typical tenant/landlord transaction, examples of ways communities can mitigate fair housing concerns at a structural level, and interactive activities to help participants think about how to intentionally plan for Fair Housing up front in their own communities.