B'nai B'rith Housing
BBH is a nonprofit developer whose mission is to ease the housing crisis in the Greater Boston area.
BBH is a nonprofit developer whose mission is to ease the housing crisis in the Greater Boston area.
WE ARE PRODUCERS OF QUALITY AFFORDABLE HOUSING
We create homes for people otherwise left behind by the current market. We provide rental, home ownership, and mixed income housing opportunities for young families, professionals in need of workforce housing, and older adults wanting to stay in their communities. We provide housing for all, regardless of religion or background and are proud to say that more than a dozen ethnicities and immigrant communities are represented in the communities that we have created.
WE ARE LEADERS AND ADVOCATES
We advocate for innovative ideas to solve our region’s housing challenges and we inspire a younger generation with our Gen2Gen programs and outreach events. We lead by example, focusing on quality and integrity in the construction of our buildings and in our relationships with the communities in which we work. We strive to make our partners and donors, residents and colleagues proud of their affiliation with us every day.
WE ARE COALITION BUILDERS
We harness expertise and resources from local, state, regional, and national agencies, financial institutions, the real estate industry, and affordable housing leaders. Our strength is in our relationships and our ability to build partnerships. We know that successful developments are built when parties are unified around a shared vision and craft housing solutions that meet community need.
Tackling Affordable Housing Issues: Our Executive Director, Susan Gittelman, shares her thoughts…
ADUs Are No Longer a Fringe Housing Solution
Susan points out that allowing ADUs by right statewide would facilitate the growth of an industry that could deliver units at scale. Approving the YIMBY bill now in front of the legislature is a key … [Read More]
‘Buy American’ Would Have Exacerbated Housing Shortage
As Susan comments in her recent Op Ed, HUD is to be commended for delaying implementation of BAP, at least until domestically sourced material is available at competitive prices. … [Read More]
A Change in HUD Voucher Rules Improves Families’ Lives
In her most recent Op Ed Susan describes HUD's Small Area Fair Market Rents policy as one powerful tool that addresses inequalities, promotes integration and reduces segregation. … [Read More]
Next up. Implementing the Multifamily Zoning Law for MBTA Communities
The state has been responsive in developing the new multifamily zoning law for MBTA communities. As Susan notes in her newest Op Ed, next up for municipalities (and all of us) is to begin … [Read More]
Accessory Dwelling Units Are One Obvious Way to Create Homes
"The economic development bill was sidelined by the legislature this session, including a valuable provision that supports the development of ADUs on many single family lots statewide. This is … [Read More]
It’s Time to Take Notice of Growing Single-Family Rental Sector
As Susan points out in her recent Op Ed, " more homes bought up for rental purposes means fewer homes will be on the market for families looking to realize the American dream of owning and the … [Read More]
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