Elements of a Development Agreement
A list showing what should go into a development agreement between a developer and a municipality.
Looking for a specific report, sample RFP and other documents that explain the affordable housing process? The Housing Toolbox resource section has all the materials that appear on this site.
A list showing what should go into a development agreement between a developer and a municipality.
Example components of comparative criteria in an RFP.
Sample back of the envelope operating budget for multi-family rental properties.
Many municipalities choose to dispose of land through a long term lease, as it provides a measure of control should there be problems with the development at some point in the future. This is a sample lease that MHP has developed with legal partners, for purpose of showing the elements of a lease. Any lease developed for land in your community should be developed with input from town counsel. |
An photo and mapping analysis of the zoning and characteristics of several Massachusetts highly desirable neighborhoods to see how they conform to current regulations.
From the Center for Housing Policy, a 2013 white paper on public opinion of affordable housing and recommendations for language and messaging.
A 2016 report from the Frameworks Institute and Enterprise Community Partners describing research and recommendations on crafting the message about advocating for housing.