NfE Development and School Funding Event May 30th
Luke Mann-O'Halloran
Hi.
I wanted to share this upcoming event with this list in case anyone is interested in attending.
I hope to see many of you there in person or on Zoom!
Can new development help school budgets in cities like Newton?
Thursday, May 30 at 7pm.
Congregation Dorshei Tzedek/Second Church, 60 Highland St, West Newton
Register to attend in person at https://lu.ma/nfe-school-funding or virtually at https://lu.ma/nfe-school-funding-zoom
Following the contentious January 2024 teacher strike in Newton, renewed attention has been paid to increasing the city budget without increasing tax rates. What role can local development, including increasing the housing supply, play in increasing the tax base and school funding? This talk will explore both the practical implications and research on the potential for new development, particularly an expanded housing supply, to bolster the tax base and, consequently, school funding.
Elise Rapoza is MassINC’s senior research associate and has studied the fiscal impact of housing in Massachusetts. Author: “New Housing Production in Massachusetts: Fiscal Dynamics and Community Implications.”
Luc Shuster is the executive director of Boston Indicators, which provides data-driven insights to support policymakers, community leaders, and advocates in their efforts to make Greater Boston a more thriving, equitable, and inclusive region.
About us
Newton for Everyone is dedicated to promoting housing opportunities for people of all ages, means, backgrounds, and abilities in Newton. The housing shortage affects all of us. We believe that diverse housing options are crucial to fostering a thriving community, a sustainable environment, and a robust economy.
We strive to actively shape and influence the political discourse on city policies to address today's pressing community needs and build for the future.