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Mayor Wu Pledges To Make It Easier For Homeowners To Create Accessory Housing Units
The proposal would streamline efforts by homeowners to construct accessory dwelling units "to expand lower-cost housing options.
January 10, 2024
BOSTON - Making it easier for Boston homeowners to create smaller, independent living units inside their homes or yards is just one of the proposals offered by Boston Mayor Michelle Wu in her annual State of the City address Tuesday.
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The proposal - a modest effort in part to address the city's housing shortage - would streamline efforts by homeowners to construct the accessory dwelling units "to expand lower-cost housing options, empower residents to build wealth, and foster diverse, multigenerational living spaces," Wu said.
It was also a more modest proposal than those championed by the Democrat when she was running for the office in 2021 - proposals like making greater Boston's MBTA public transit system free. So far, a few bus lines are operating fair-free.
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