Boston to Require Fair Housing Review for New Developments
The Boston Zoning Code is one of the first in the nation to Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing. February 23, 2021, 6am PST | James Brasuell |
Back in December, Boston took steps to become the first large city in the nation to include Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing (AFFH) requirements in its zoning code. The news broke about the city s historic action after a vote by the City Council and an announcement of support by Mayor Martin J. Walsh.
According to the press release from Mayor Walsh s office, the new zoning amendment will require developers in Boston to take substantial steps to stem displacement and provide further access to housing to those historically discriminated against.