About the Housing Institute
The Housing Institute is an educational program for local policymakers and municipal leaders, including elected officials, planning and zoning boards, housing trusts, and administrative staff. Through structured sessions and expert-led discussions, participants develop a working understanding of the policies and decision-making processes that influence housing in their communities across the North Shore.
What Participants Gain
The program offers focused learning sessions where participants explore how local housing decisions are shaped by policy, planning, and development processes. Through case studies and regional examples, leaders gain practical frameworks to evaluate housing options and respond thoughtfully to community needs.
- Working knowledge of local housing policy and planning processes
- Frameworks for assessing development proposals and community impact
- Exposure to regional housing data and case studies
- Peer learning and discussion with experienced practitioners
- Tools for guiding effective local decision-making
Class Schedule
New Housing Institute sessions will be posted here as they are announced. If you are interested in participating or receiving updates about future classes, please contact us using the button below.
For more information, contact:
Rosa Ordaz
Director of Community Engagement & Services
978-473-7203