"I don't want to be overly optimistic and say this will be a panacea, but I think this is part of a suite of policies from Gov. Healey's administration that has been really great and really aimed at streamlining the process to build new housing. On its own, this is not going to solve the crisis, but I think it's great as part of the solution."
"At a moment when contractors, builders are struggling out there with things that we can't control in Massachusetts - inflation, tariffs, and the like - this is a way that we can help you. This is about cutting red tape so that we can cut more ribbons on more new homes and get to more reasonably priced housing around this state."
Governor Maura Healey proposed draft regulations to shorten environmental review timelines for qualifying housing projects from one year or more to 30 days. The change targets projects that meet specific qualifying criteria, including a high residential share and density thresholds. The policy aims to cut permitting red tape, help builders facing inflation and tariffs, and reduce delays and unexpected costs that can render projects infeasible. Experts call the proposal a helpful step within a broader set of reforms but say it will not, on its own, eliminate the state's deepening housing shortage.
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