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- Hampshire County
- 7/10/25
- 07/11/2025
- 81 Minutes
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Overview: In their recent meeting, the Amherst Affordable Housing Trust Board unveiled an ambitious strategic plan with the target of developing 200 housing units within the next five years. The board’s strategy focuses on both rental and homeownership opportunities, emphasizing the need to enhance the local development environment to alleviate rent pressures.
- MA
- Hampshire County
- 4/4/25
- 04/04/2025
- 69 Minutes
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Overview: In a recent meeting of the Amherst Affordable Housing Trust Board, members discussed potential collaborations with community organizations to enhance affordable housing outreach, considered the impact of subsidies on housing affordability, and addressed the importance of diversity and equity within homeownership.
- MA
- Hampshire County
- 2/13/25
- 02/14/2025
- 109 Minutes
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Overview: In a recent meeting of the Amherst Affordable Housing Trust Board, a focus was placed on the implications of defining “student housing,” as members considered strategies to address the growing influence of student rentals on the local housing market. The board discussed concerns that this designation could unintentionally lead to exclusionary practices, affecting groups like graduate students and immigrants who are temporarily residing in the area.
- MA
- Hampshire County
- 1/9/25
- 01/10/2025
- 98 Minutes
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Overview: The recent meeting of the Amherst Affordable Housing Trust Board addressed issues related to housing affordability in the town, focusing on the significant disparity between household income levels and rising home prices. Key discussions included insights from a housing needs assessment, strategies for increasing housing density, and the role of accessory dwelling units (ADUs) in providing affordable housing options.
- MA
- Hampshire County
- 12/12/24
- 12/13/2024
- 113 Minutes
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- Highly Noteworthy
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Overview: In a recent meeting of the Amherst Affordable Housing Trust Board, discussions focused on the development of Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) in light of new state legislation and a proposal to allocate $18,000 for housing assistance to combat rising financial difficulties among residents. The meeting also addressed the broader strategic goals for increasing affordable housing in Amherst, highlighting the challenges and opportunities presented by evolving zoning regulations and community needs.