Residensity is live! Incredibly proud of my colleagues @Data_Hopper and Matija Matija Jankovic for producing this great resource that I know will advance housing conversations across the state. Visit https://t.co/rNnoGXSMPV and let us know what you think.
Ready to measure density in your neighborhood? We’re excited to announce the official release of #Residensity, our new site for measuring & exploring residential density & housing type anywhere in MA! Now available to everyone.🏡📊🥳🎉https://t.co/jP0cf2LGwK 1/ @KimDriscollMA
We released new research brief on evictions this week. It's the latest in our effort to analyze most recent available trial court & census data. Follow this thread for highlights of what we found & read whole brief here: https://t.co/aAWQZvKA5d 1/ @BosIndicators@Data_Hopper
Our latest policy brief shows how dip in eviction filings coincides with state ramping up delivery of rent assistance.
Challenge ahead: reaching more non-white renters & regions where eviction activity is higher. https://t.co/aAWQZvKA5d @MassEOHED @MA_DHCD @RHNofMA@masscdcs
Look what was delivered to our virtual doorstep this morning! The 15-Minute Neighborhoods rpt done by @BosIndicators & @mhpdata. Looking fwd to thumbing through it while taking in this morning's webinar on how this vision can work for Gr. Boston. 1/ https://t.co/bsHoLP7LoN
This is 3rd yr @mhpdata has been on #gbhrc2021 research team. Looking fwd to discussion on 6/30 about pandemic impact & what responses should continue to ensure housing stability. https://t.co/VgSKh3L2GT @bostonfdn@UMASSDonahue@CalClark17@Data_Hopper @MassEOHED @MA_DHCD
On 6/17, @Data_Hopper joins @tracyacorley & @MadoreChristine for @mhphousing Institute finale. Theme is equitable, complete n'hoods. Hopper will use #dataviz to show range of densities & how to get most out of space we have. https://t.co/GHxwOpMtIW @CHAPAdotorg@massmunicipal
MHP's Center for Housing Data is seeking senior research analyst. Join the exciting team that built #DataTown & #TODEX 🐸. Help create more data-driven policy research & drive better housing conversations across the Commonwealth. https://t.co/Hq4TZFNY2w @Data_Hopper@CalClark17
Get to know your data with Massachusetts Housing Partnership's Tom Hopper and our very own Belle Lipton! Read the interview, live on our site today at https://t.co/CCY3htd42b, and learn about the nuts and bolts of creating data tools and much more.
New on the COVID Community Data Lab:
@CalClark17 & @clarkziegler break down the federal, state & local housing assistance put in place in 2020, while laying out housing priorities for the coming months.
https://t.co/1vK4DoX6Wp
Wow! MHP's LaQuisa Burke to be featured at @MassWomen Conference for her work leading West of Washington Coalition, the group she founded & leads in her Dorchester neighborhood. https://t.co/o6Tdrl5FWm @CSNDC@anabellerp
"The governor listened to the voice of the people." Housing advocates hail @massgovernor extending the state's eviction moratorium for 60 more days, but landlords say doing so without providing funding for rental relief is "ruinous."
https://t.co/jGEoXjNN88
To afford a modest 2-bedroom apartment in Massachusetts, you need to make $35.52/hr. Those making minimum wage need to work 2.8 full-time jobs to afford this. #OOR20 shows just how hard it is for people with low incomes to afford a decent home. https://t.co/NvX0mveu9m
"400 years ago, white people trafficked & enslaved people of African descent all for the purpose of building their own wealth. Centuries of systemic & structural racism followed." (via K. Kijakazi, @jschwabish, M. Simms) https://t.co/UOoKHFcjd0
A new study released today by TBF, @Suffolk_Law & @analysisgroup finds Greater Boston landlords & agents are discriminating against Black renters & those with Section 8 housing vouchers, illegally shutting out qualified renters. Learn more:
https://t.co/Twv84fBEfw
We’re hiring! The job is a full-time, one-year Research Fellow to help lead our COVID Community Data Lab. We’re looking for someone who’s good with data and is a strong communicator. Also, ideally someone with transportation expertise. https://t.co/gSxk7xPDVK