Looking for a specific report, sample RFP and other documents that explain the affordable housing process? The Housing Toolbox resource section has all the materials that appear on this site.
This document prepared by Citizens' Housing and Planning Association (CHAPA) and Metropolitan Area Planning Council (MAPC) provides examples from across the state of the uses of Chapter 40R, also known as the Smart Growth Zoning and Housing Production Act.
This document contains the ten sustainable development principles adopted by the Patrick Administration and will be useful for communities or individuals interested in Smart Growth and 40B developers.
This is an example of congregate housing from the Town of Chatham. Congregate housing is an alternative housing solution for elders and disabled adults.
This handbook covers building design and design reviews for Chapter 40B housing.
The Designing and Constructing Public Facilities (2016) Manual is released by the Office of the Inspector General and provides information and guidance on public construction projects.
The Chapter 30B Manual (2016) released by the Office of the Inspector General contains guidance and information regarding the procurement process for municipal governments, including real property transactions and the disposition of public land.
| This document created by Smart Growth Toolkit, provides an overview of accessory dwelling units (ADU), including FAQ and sample bylaw. |
Case studies of Accessory Dwelling Units (ADU) bylaws from the communities of Lexington, Northampton, and Pelham.
| This section of the Smart Growth Toolkit website gives an overview of mill realization districts, including examples from communities across Massachusetts. |
| This section of the Smart Growth website includes an overview of inclusionary zoning, financial considerations for municipalities considering inclusionary zoning, benefits of inclusionary zoning, and common characteristics that support inclusionary zoning |