LOCUS MA

Twitter for the MA Chapter of LOCUS: Responsible Real Estate Developers & Investors; a program of @SmartGrowthUSA. We advocate for equitable TOD neighborhoods!!

[LOCUS MA @LOCUS_MA]

Interested in #zoning reform? Check out the final BONUS session of Commonwealth Communities: Zoning for Equity webinar on Wednesday, December 15th from 10am-12pm EST. More information below! @SmartGrowthUSA @LOCUSDevelopers

[LOCUS MA @LOCUS_MA]

Did you know? The #InfrastructureBill will invest about $63 million over 5 years to support the expansion of an in-state EV charging network, facilitating long-distance EV travel in Massachusetts.

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Find out more here! https://t.co/g6HPgICA3K

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Wondering how the #InfrastructureBill impacts Massachusetts? Massachusetts can expect to receive approximately $5.3 billion in funding over 5 years for highways and bridges. This is about 48.4% more than the State's Federal aid highway funding under current law.

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Less than a week away! Join us for another session of Commonwealth Communities: Smart Growth Strategies for Our Emergent Future. This session will be on incorporating equity into your municipal budget and practice. More information below! @SmartGrowthUSA @LOCUSDevelopers

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Commonwealth Communities: Planning for the Future of Transit and TOD starts in 15 minutes! Looking forward to hearing from expert speakers and engaging with attendees. Hope to see you there! @SmartGrowthUSA @LOCUSDevelopers

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Join us this Wednesday, November 3rd from 10am-12pm EDT for the third session of Commonwealth Communities: Planning for the Future of Transit and TOD in Commonwealth Communities. More information below!
@SmartGrowthUSA @LOCUSDevelopers

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Are you a MA elected official or municipal staffer? Join us this fall for Commonwealth Communities, a virtual symposium on walkability, small businesses, transit and TOD, and equity in budgeting and municipal practice. https://t.co/uwZFm6tWX7

[Smart Growth America @SmartGrowthUSA]

The current real estate market is flawed. Developers are able to easily build and offer a glut of drivable suburban housing, even as more and more buyers demand walkable urban neighborhoods.

The REHAB Act can change that: https://t.co/tp6siXADbr

[LOCUS Developers @LOCUSDevelopers]

We're sad to see our director go, but we're looking forward to what he will accomplish with the Biden-Harris Administration!
https://t.co/FhvHEnXx8C

[Metropolitan Area Planning Council (MAPC) @MAPCMetroBoston]

In 2020, cities and towns throughout MA reimagined their public spaces, streets, and sidewalks. Join MAPC, @MassDOT, and the Solomon Foundation on Jan. 12 from 4-5PM for a panel discussion and Q&A on #SharedStreets.

More info: https://t.co/SEJm3qS6gm

[LOCUS MA @LOCUS_MA]

Improving racial disparities and promoting economic inclusion and restorative justice are at the core of a smart growth approach. I'm looking forward to @SmartGrowthUSA's Equity Summit on Jan 26-28. Join me! Registration is free! https://t.co/CgkJcAWTyW #SmartGrowthEquity

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It’s time for the real estate industry to look beyond just short-term gains and nurture better outcomes for more people and places https://t.co/O1MWarh9TJ #RealEstateReset

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"Limiting their transportation access means adding to the inequities already made worse by the pandemic."
https://t.co/3dTSvgXTBt

[Smart Growth America @SmartGrowthUSA]

Interstate highways were often intentionally placed to raze or divide Black and brown neighborhoods. It's long past time to repair the damage. Read new @T4america & @ThirdWayEnergy policy proposal. https://t.co/DYyFtjInCz

[Brookings Metro @BrookingsMetro]

The @bostonfdn recently launched the Place Leadership Network (PLN), which convenes a disparate field of “place leaders” in a peer-learning initiative and invest philanthropic resources into their ongoing impact. https://t.co/EFBPpMr6ji

[LOCUS MA @LOCUS_MA]

Sprawl is a bad decision for a lot of reasons, but one is that it's incredibly expensive for localities/states to maintain. How do land use regs affect the bottom line for infrastructure & gov services? Learn more on 12/14 https://t.co/2D8ljUiuM9

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.@C4CInvest's new report provides examples of how communities across the U.S. are addressing affordable housing preservation.

[Next City @NextCityOrg]

The "Rapid Response" bus lane program can create new lanes in about half the time it normally takes.

https://t.co/An09hY90q5

[Smart Growth America @SmartGrowthUSA]

It's election day in the United States of America. Help shape our collective future by making your voice heard, wherever you are. Get out there and VOTE.