​This special opportunity offers you deeper look into the complexities around development with a goal of better informing our business community and regional leaders about opportunities and challenges around housing production.  In addition, we hope this series inspires business leaders to get involved in our 2030 work to encourage more housing options that attract the next generation of workers.

Session One: Public Meetings

9.29.2020 @ 2 pm
Hear from Boston University's Initiative on Cities about their Neighborhood Defenders Project which examines who attends public meetings and how that shapes development in our communities. 

Session Two: TODs
​(Transit-Oriented Developments)

10.27.2020 @ 2 pm
Join us for a conversation with Mass Housing Partnership (MHP) and MassInc to talk about TODs (Transit Oriented Development). ​​

Session Three: Water & Wastewater

1.20.2021 @ 2pm 
​Our housing initiative calls for 44,000 new homes in order for our economy to grow 1%. Join us for a  discussion on challenges in suburban build-out due to limits on water & wastewater infrastructure. 
This 3-Part Series is brought to you by the South Shore Chamber’s Housing Committee. Our Housing Initiative work is made possible through generous funding from Rockland Trust Bank, Massachusetts Housing Partnership, Cape Cod Lumber, Fireking Baking Company and Sullivan Tire.