Affordable Inclusive Milton

Residents organized to increase the amount of affordable housing in Milton and promote a racially and economically diverse population throughout town

[Sam Mintz @samjmintz]

Healey administration pulls back the first grant from Milton, $140,800 for "seawall and access improvements," because of the towns lack of compliance with MBTA Communities Act

[Affordable Inclusive Milton @MiltonAIM]

In fifty years!

[Affordable Inclusive Milton @MiltonAIM]

Now do Milton!

[Jonathan Berk @berkie1]

Between 1980 & 2020, Massachusetts’ population grew 23% to 7 million. Some towns supported that population & economic growth more than others.

Newton: +6%
Boston: +20%
Salem: +10%
Weston: +5%
Brookline: +14%
Marblehead: +1%
Cambridge: +25%
Hamilton: 8%
Worcester: +28%
Lynn: +29%

[Affordable Inclusive Milton @MiltonAIM]

Milton’s population in 1970 was 27,190. In 2022, Milton had 28,364 people. A growth rate of 4.3%.

[Community Preservation Coalition @CPA_Coalition]

Another amazing year for the #CommunityPreservationAct :

🏙️ 196 CPA cities and towns
💰 $3.4 Billion raised
🏘️ 29k housing units created & supported
🌳 36k acres of open space protected
🏛️ 7,100 historic preservation projects
⚽ 3,700 recreation projects

#happynewyear2024

[Affordable Inclusive Milton @MiltonAIM]

Glad to say Milton has recommended 1/3 of CPA spending go to affordable housing in each of the first two years.

[Boston Globe Opinion @GlobeOpinion]

Editorial: Amend the Community Preservation Act to promote more housing https://t.co/DGWR1bVCKG

[Abundant Housing Massachusetts @AbundantHomesMA]

Exciting News! All 12 MBTA Rapid Transit Communities adopt new zoning ahead of year-end deadline! See AHMA and @CHAPAdotorg joint statement below.

https://t.co/yaFDOShpiq

[Mass. HLC @MA_EOHLC]

Congratulations to Milton on its historic vote last night for new zoning to meet the MBTA Communities Law. We need smart solutions to spur housing production and reduce housing costs. Housing and Livable Communities looks forward to reviewing these plans.
https://t.co/zbNzuijM8I

[Affordable Inclusive Milton @MiltonAIM]

“Additional housing close to public transit will promote small business development, strengthen our local economy, and lower Milton’s carbon footprint,” said AIM steering committee member Julie Creamer. “This plan is a win for everyone who lives in Milton.”

[Affordable Inclusive Milton @MiltonAIM]

Milton Town Meeting Members Vote overwhelmingly in support of more homes for all. Members of Affordable Inclusive Milton (AIM), a local, community-led advocacy organization, celebrated Town Meeting members voting yes tonight on a proposal to enact new multifamily zoning. 🧵

[Affordable Inclusive Milton @MiltonAIM]

“This vote passed because of the diligent engagement by Milton’s hard-working planning staff,” said AIM co-founder Tom Callahan. “In particular, we thank Tim Czerwienski and staff, whose tireless efforts ensured we had an effective plan our town could be proud to support.”

[Affordable Inclusive Milton @MiltonAIM]

Breaking news: Milton passes MBTA Communities Act zoning with 67% of town meeting in favor. #mapoli

[Affordable Inclusive Milton @MiltonAIM]

Milton votes tonight (or at least we should!) on MBTA Communities Act compliance. Town meeting starts at 7:30pm. What time will we vote. Over/under (later/earlier?) set at 9:30pm after 3.5 hours of debate last Monday on motion to refer back which was defeated with 63% of vote.

[Affordable Inclusive Milton @MiltonAIM]

Milton takes a step forward tonight by voting decisively against the motion to refer a compliant zoning article back for further study. Motion was supported by those opposed to compliance with MBTA Communities Act and opposed by AIM and supporters in every neighborhood of Milton.

[Abundant Housing Massachusetts @AbundantHomesMA]

AHMA is live at Milton High for Milton’s Special Town Meeting! We are hoping for a yes vote on Articles 1 and 2 in compliance with the MBTA Communities Act. 20+ pro-housing advocates are standing outside with signs before the meeting. Stay tuned for updates🧵

[Affordable Inclusive Milton @MiltonAIM]

Monday is coming!