DEDHAM, Mass. — The high cost of housing is posing a threat to the region, according to Michael Kennealy, the state’s secretary of housing and economic development. “There are a lot of places to make a life in this country and a lot of places that are cheaper than us. In a world, especially post-pandemic, where talent is more mobile, this is a problem competitively.”
One woman in Kenmore Square told us, “It’s so marvelous to be able to go to a Red Sox game, to the Celtics, to the Bruins, you’ve got gorgeous museums. There are a lot of reasons to stay, but any person who is leaving is leaving because they can’t afford it.”
Our in-depth special looks at the roots of the housing crisis, the impact on local families trying to buy real estate in this market, and some big picture ideas to increase the supply of housing.
Rachel Heller, executive director of Citizen’s Housing and Planning Association, said “This is really important if we want to preserve the place that we all love.”
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