1. Data Tools: Housing MA Metropolitan Area Planning Council
JESSIE PARTRIDGE
RESEARCH ANALYST
AUGUST 7, 2014
Why Am I Here?
What will I accomplish?
What can you glean from listening to me?

2. MetroFuture: Making a Greater Boston Region
(k) to compile and maintain a system for the collection and dissemination of information and statistics relevant to the district, and to make such information available to public agencies and to private organizations and individuals engaged in activities which tend to implement the objectives and recommendations of the commission;
-Mass. General Laws, Chapter 40B Section 14

3. MAPC Data Services our Philosophy
Coordinated planning, efficient infrastructure investments, and successful development policies all require access to pertinent, accurate, and timely data. 
Expanded access to information will help residents and other stakeholders to participate more fully and more effectively in planning efforts. 
A more comprehensive understanding of regional conditions is necessary to assess progress toward MetroFuture objectives and to support advocacy and organizing around implementation. 

4. MAPC Data Services Training, Support, and Advocacy
Coordinated planning, efficient infrastructure investments, and successful development policies all require access to pertinent, accurate, and timely data. 
Expanded access to information will help residents and other stakeholders to participate more fully and more effectively in planning efforts. 
A more comprehensive understanding of regional conditions is necessary to assess progress toward MetroFuture objectives and to support advocacy and organizing around implementation. 

5. A PRODUCT OF THE COMMUNITY INNOVATION CHALLENGE GRANT PROGRAM
HELPING COMMUNITIES PLAN FOR THE HOUSING NEEDED TO CREATE A VIBRANT AND ECONOMICALLY COMPETITIVE COMMONWEALTH
A PRODUCT OF THE COMMUNITY INNOVATION CHALLENGE GRANT PROGRAM

6. Why plan for more housing?
Housing cost burden among the worst in the nation New units needed to house the next generation of workers as baby boomers retire More sustainable patterns of development needed to protect natural resources and reduce GHG emissions

7. Housing Production Plans
COMPREHENSIVE NEEDS ASSESSMENT
Demographics & Projections
Existing stock
Current affordability
Must be up to date
AFFORDABLE HOUSING GOALS
Mix of types and affordability levels
Feasibility assessment
IMPLEMENTATION STRATEGIES
Specific sites or districts
Regulatory actions
$10,000 per plan!!

8. Housing MA Importance of balancing the immediate need for data
and construction data services for the future

9. Housing Data Portal Applications
Housing production plans Municipal master plans Local area planning & rezoning Development planning & review Research activities Advocacy and education

10. Thank You! Importance of balancing the immediate need for data
housing.ma
metrobostondatacommon.org
Importance of balancing the immediate need for data
and construction data services for the future