It is a part of Mayor Menino's housing strategy to increase the affordability of housing in Boston. My housing team meets weekly on this issue to advance innovative strategies like the one we are unveiling today. With this order, we are taking a strong step toward making sure that Boston has housing that is affordable to everyone. I want to make sure Boston remains a livable city for people of all backgrounds. Projects subject to compliance with the order include any residential development of ten units or greater financed by a City agency, developed on city owned property, or requiring zoning relief.
Developers can comply with the order by constructing affordable units off-site.
It is a flexible plan that gives developers options to create housing in the most cost-effective manner and some flexibility for the City to modify the Order to adapt to changing market conditions. This executive order represents a part of Mayor Menino's overall housing strategy to provide more housing that is affordable to people earning moderate incomes. Copyright 2000 City of Boston. All rights reserved.