MHIC President & CEO Moddie Turay authored a recent op‑ed in The Boston Globe highlighting a critical challenge facing Massachusetts: the state is losing affordable homes faster than it can build them. While new housing production remains vital, Turay argues that preservation and acquisition must be treated as equal pillars of the state’s housing strategy—not afterthoughts.
Each year, thousands of affordable units are at risk due to expiring restrictions and market pressures. Turay underscores that acquiring and preserving existing affordable housing is one of the most cost‑effective tools available, yet it remains significantly underutilized.
This perspective reflects MHIC’s leadership in advancing preservation through the Regional Acquisition Fund and the Boston Acquisition Fund—initiatives designed to prevent displacement, protect long‑term affordability, and stabilize communities across the Commonwealth.
Read the full op‑ed in The Boston Globe. (you will be redirected to The Boston Globe's website)
