If homes are truly “affordable” then the median net worth of Black families in Greater Boston should not be $8. If homes are truly “affordable” then people of color working in Greater Boston should have a livable wage that lifts them out of poverty and discrimination...
What’s your relationship to Allston-Brighton? I have lived in Allston-Brighton since 2006 (I just celebrated 15 years last month!). My experience in Allston-Brighton has also been my experience of becoming an adult because I moved here when I was just 19. In...
I lived in the Allston-Brighton neighborhood for three years, mostly during law school. During that time, I worked within the Housing Unit at Greater Boston Legal Services and the COVID Eviction Relief Clinic in partnership with WATCH CDC. Within the legal aid...
What’s your relationship to Allston-Brighton? Resident for 7 years. Pushed out due to rising rent in 2018. How has Allston-Brighton changed over the years? Yes, absolutely. Some of my favorite local shops not have been in Allston forever were no longer able to stay...
On affordable housing & the climate crisis: Affordability and zero-carbon housing are key aspects to help communities not only adapt to the climate crisis, but thrive in the years ahead. When homes are affordable, that means that people can live closer to where...
What does affordable housing mean to you/why is having more homes we can afford important to you? Affordable housing means that a young couple can start a family in our town without fear that they will not be able to keep up with mortgage payments. Sounds simple? And...