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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.

Gen2Gen hosts Councilor O’Malley and JPNDC’s Gio Valencia for a #GettingToYes on Multifamily webinar!

July 22, 2020 by Elijah Plymesser

Gen2Gen hosts Councilor O’Malley and JPNDC’s Gio Valencia for a #GettingToYes on Multifamily webinar!

Gen2Gen’s NextGen Connects digital event series has partnered up with regional housing advocates Abundant Housing MA to welcome City Councilor Matt O’Malley and Director of Organizing for JPNDC Gio Valencia for an in-depth conversation moderated by Gen2Gen Steering Committee Member + Abundant Housing MA Board member Molly Goodman. To watch a recording of the webinar,…

Filed Under: Gen2Gen, Media Releases & Announcements, News, Susan Gittelman in Banker & Tradesman Tagged With: affordable housing, boston, housing, multifamily, west roxbury

Immediate Federal Aid Needed to Halt Brewing Housing Emergency

June 26, 2020 by Susan Gittelman

Immediate Federal Aid Needed to Halt Brewing Housing Emergency

Pandemic Has Turned Affordable Housing Challenge into a Crisis As more tenants are unable to pay rent, owners of multifamily housing may lack the resources to responsibly operate the housing they provide. If they are unable to pay mortgages and operating costs, the financial health of the properties and their ability to serve residents is…

Filed Under: Susan Gittelman in Banker & Tradesman Tagged With: affordable housing, default, eviction, federal assistance, foreclosure, housing crisis, massachusetts, real estate, recession

COVID-19 Could Make the Affordable Housing Crisis Worse

April 20, 2020 by Susan Gittelman

COVID-19 Could Make the Affordable Housing Crisis Worse

Safeguarding the Delivery System Protects Vulnerable People Today and Tomorrow These are difficult days. And it is particularly difficult for those who are homeless or whose housing is unstable. With primary responsibility to house independent low- and moderate-income seniors, we are particularly focused on how to keep these individuals out of harm’s way. In this…

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Boston’s Inclusionary Development Program Is Not a Panacea

February 11, 2020 by Susan Gittelman

Boston’s Inclusionary Development Program Is Not a Panacea

Young professionals and families are being priced out of the promise of homeownership or find that they are facing ridiculous transporta­tion burdens. Older folks are reluctant to sell their homes because there are not housing options in their own neighborhoods that meet their needs. Renters are probably the most stressed because there are so few options that are not a luxury level…

Filed Under: From Our Executive Director, News, Susan Gittelman in Banker & Tradesman Tagged With: inclusionary zoning

Affordable Housing and the Challenge of Becoming Climate Ready

October 11, 2019 by Susan Gittelman

Affordable Housing and the Challenge of Becoming Climate Ready

Energy efficiency, sustainability and resiliency measures – connected to addressing the real effects of climate change – are important elements for safe guarding the operations of multi-family housing. Click here to read Susan’s October op-ed in Banker & Tradesman.

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There’s a Bipartisan Bill That Will Boost Housing

August 19, 2019 by Susan Gittelman

There’s a Bipartisan Bill That Will Boost Housing

The predominant tool used to finance affordable housing is the very effective Low Income Housing Tax Credit. Since its inception in 1986, the program has helped more than 10 million families put roofs over their heads. The Affordable Housing Credit Improvement Act is an opportunity to make a good thing even better. Click here to…

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Being able to stay in my hometown, near friends and family was great. And now I have a whole new community at The Coolidge to socialize with, too. It is wonderful!
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