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Home / Archives for News / From Our Executive Director / Susan Gittelman in Banker & Tradesman

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.

Housing Bill’s Momentum Fund Has Potential for Outsized Impact

August 15, 2024 by BBH

Housing Bill’s Momentum Fund Has Potential for Outsized Impact

As Susan points out, the launch of the state’s new Momentum Fund, part of the recently passed Housing Bond bill, could not come at a better time in terms of…

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

Proposed State Stormwater Regulations Will Undermine Our Housing Goals

June 20, 2024 by BBH

Proposed State Stormwater Regulations Will Undermine Our Housing Goals

As Susan points out, proposed DEP Stormwater regulations will reduce the amount of housing that we can create…Read more here.

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

Municipalities Will Not Lead on Housing

April 16, 2024 by BBH

Municipalities Will Not Lead on Housing

Much like what is happening in other blue and red states, we should support the commonwealth reclaiming its powers to enable the housing that we so desperately need. Read more…

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

Housing Tax Credit Bill Should Be on U.S. Senate’s To-Do List

February 20, 2024 by BBH

Housing Tax Credit Bill Should Be on U.S. Senate’s To-Do List

As Susan notes, proposed Housing Tax Credit Legislation will have an outsized impact in Massachusetts to get more housing built.” Read more here.  

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

Rampant Insurance Increases Are Stifling Housing Production

December 19, 2023 by BBH

Rampant Insurance Increases Are Stifling Housing Production

As Susan points out, “there’s a new threat to affordability that is jolting the rental apartment real estate industry: insurance premiums.” Read more here

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

A Workhorse Affordable Housing Program Is Here to Stay

November 2, 2023 by BBH

A Workhorse Affordable Housing Program Is Here to Stay

As Susan notes, the recent major increase to the Massachusetts low income housing credit, a workhorse tool to produce new housing, could not come at a better time. Read more…

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

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