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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.

Minimum Lot-Size Reform Is a Modest Idea with Big Potential

October 19, 2025 by BBH

Minimum Lot-Size Reform Is a Modest Idea with Big Potential

As Susan notes, efforts to stimulate housing development have mostly focused on multifamily developments that house more people, but as long as a critical mass still want to live in…

Filed Under: From Our Executive Director, News, Susan Gittelman in Banker & Tradesman

Taming Accelerating Housing Costs

June 23, 2025 by BBH

Taming Accelerating Housing Costs

As Susan points out, adopting a state sales tax credit/exemption could be an important tool at a time when material costs for development projects continue to rise. Read more here.

Filed Under: From Our Executive Director, News, Susan Gittelman in Banker & Tradesman

Proposed ‘YIGBY’ Zoning Reform Presents Opportunities with Faith Communities

April 28, 2025 by BBH

Proposed ‘YIGBY’ Zoning Reform Presents Opportunities with Faith Communities

As Susan points out, this proposed legislation will be impactful by making it easier for faith communities to support new housing on property they own. Read more here.

Filed Under: From Our Executive Director, News, Susan Gittelman in Banker & Tradesman

Cambridge Legalized Multifamily Housing Citywide. Just as Remarkable: How They Got There

February 25, 2025 by BBH

Cambridge Legalized Multifamily Housing Citywide. Just as Remarkable: How They Got There

 A visualization of the original Cambridge zoning with maximum heights compared to the new zoning. Note that developments greater than 45’ need affordable units and a 5,000 sq ft lot…

Filed Under: From Our Executive Director, News, Susan Gittelman in Banker & Tradesman

LAND HO! (in the Commonwealth). Reflecting on What’s Possible for Housing.

December 17, 2024 by BBH

LAND HO! (in the Commonwealth). Reflecting on What’s Possible for Housing.

As Susan notes, the recent Greater Boston Housing Report Card debunks the myth that we don’t have the land or resources available to meaningfully address our housing crisis. Read more here.

Filed Under: From Our Executive Director, Susan Gittelman in Banker & Tradesman

Towns, Cities Need Partners When Repurposing School Buildings into Senior Housing

November 1, 2024 by BBH

Towns, Cities Need Partners When Repurposing School Buildings into Senior Housing

As Susan points out, assisting municipalities to achieve former school-to-affordable-senior-housing takes advantage of the timely combination of declining public school enrollments, a rising number of older adults and new resources from…

Filed Under: From Our Executive Director, News, Susan Gittelman in Banker & Tradesman

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