Banker & Tradesman Op-Eds by Executive Director, Susan Gittelman

Susan became the Founding Executive Director of B’nai B’rith Housing in 2003. She has over twenty-five years of progressively responsible experience in real estate development, neighborhood revitalization, and nonprofit management. Susan is a legacy member of CREW Boston and sits on the Housing & Economic Development Council of the Urban Land Institute Boston/New England. She has been recognized for her leadership and public service by CREW Boston, Boston Chamber of Commerce’s Executive Leadership Institute, and Banker & Tradesman’s Women of FIRE. She has served as an Opinion Editor Columnist for Banker & Tradesman since 2012. Susan holds a Master's degree in City and Regional Planning from Rutgers University and a B.A. degree from Hamilton College.

Redouble the Effort to Support the Community Preservation Act

August 29, 2023 by Aom Sudarat Azzalina

Photo credit: The Residences at 89 Oxbow – Wayland, MA In a recent Op-Ed, Susan highlights the crucial role that each town’s commitment to utilize CPA funds has in fulfilling…

Expanding HDIP Funding Offers Many Worthwhile Benefits

July 6, 2023 by Aom Sudarat Azzalina

As Susan points out in her recent column, an expansion of the Housing Development Incentive Program (HDIP) is timely and worthy of our support. Read more here

ADUs Are No Longer a Fringe Housing Solution

April 17, 2023 by Aom Sudarat Azzalina

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…

‘Buy American’ Would Have Exacerbated Housing Shortage

February 24, 2023 by Aom Sudarat Azzalina

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.

A Change in HUD Voucher Rules Improves Families’ Lives

December 19, 2022 by Aom Sudarat Azzalina

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.

Next up. Implementing the Multifamily Zoning Law for MBTA Communities

November 1, 2022 by Aom Sudarat Azzalina

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)…

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