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Greenfield Housing Study public meeting video

Jeff Sauser

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Co-founding principal Jeff Sauser led a public discussion of housing needs in Greenfield, Massachusetts, presenting CommunityScale’s needs assessment, which weighs both local pent-up demand and regional market demand to set priorities and goals. The May 2024 meeting drew a range of residents and stakeholders and sparked a lively conversation: renters struggling to find affordable units in good repair, would-be buyers facing scarce homes and high interest rates, neighbors weighing how infill and ADUs fit established blocks, and interest in more downtown housing to support revitalization. Next steps included a full draft assessment, tailored strategies, and an online dashboard summarizing key findings.

Greenfield

Jeff Sauser led a public discussion about housing needs in Greenfield, MA. Our needs assessment for this community looks at both the local pent up demand as well as market demand from the region to establish priorities and goals.

Jeff Sauser presents at the Greenfield Housing Study Meeting, May 22, 2024

The meeting included a range of local community members and stakeholders. The presentation led to a lively discussion about housing needs and opportunities across Greenfield, including:

  • Renters’ challenges finding affordable units that are in good repair
  • Aspiring homeowners difficulties competing for limited houses and affording high prices with today’s elevated interest rates
  • Residents concerns about how infill and ADUs can be designed to fit into established neighborhoods
  • Stakeholders’ interest in adding more housing downtown to support the district’s revitalization

Next steps in this process include incorporating public meeting feedback into a full draft housing needs assessment report; developing strategies and policies to help Greenfield achieve its housing production and affordability goals, and building an online dashboard to summarize key findings and recommendations.