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The Developer's Perspective: Building Multifamily Housing in MA
November 6 | Foundation Medicine
Gain firsthand insight into the challenges and opportunities shaping multifamily housing development across Massachusetts. We’ll explore the projects shaping the region’s landscape, the hurdles developers face, and the strategies driving successful development.
The event will kick off with a Multifamily Market Overview with Simon Butler, Vice Chairman & Managing Director at CBRE. Then panelists will discuss how leading developers are structuring deals, navigating regulatory challenges, and adopting innovative approaches to deliver housing that meets evolving market demand and community needs.
Speakers will share insights on:
- Project pipelines and emerging trends, including modular and BTR
- Incentives and barriers influencing development
- Best practices for navigating regulatory, financial, and market challenges
2025 Annual Meeting & Awards Celebration
November 19 | David Rubenstein Treehouse
Join NAIOP Massachusetts for the 2025 Annual Meeting & Awards Celebration at the brand-new David Rubenstein Treehouse at Harvard University for a spectacular evening of celebration. This year the event will include the presentation of special awards for exceptional NAIOP members and development projects!
The event will begin with a brief year-end Annual Meeting, where members will vote to confirm Melissa Schrock of HRP Group as the 2026 NAIOP Massachusetts President and elect Board members with terms expiring in 2028. The awards will then be presented.
Attendees can then explore the brand-new Treehouse Conference Center, the largest mass timber building of its kind in New England, and enjoy a cocktail party with several hundred industry leaders. It’s a great opportunity to kick-off the holiday season, celebrate the accomplishments of the industry, and connect with colleagues and friends in commercial real estate. Space is limited. Early registration is encouraged.
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NAIOP Awards Submission – Applications Open
We’re excited to announce that applications are now open for the Inaugural 2025 Project of the Year Awards, recognizing exceptional commercial real estate projects that are setting new standards for innovation, impact, and execution.
These brand-new prestigious awards celebrate urban & suburban projects that demonstrate excellence in planning, design, sustainability, and overall contribution to the community and industry. Eligible projects must have been completed on or after January 1, 2024.
Let’s recognize the visionaries and teams behind the spaces that shape how we work, live, and connect. The winners of each award will be announced at the NAIOP Holiday Party & Annual Meeting on November 19.
Application Due Date: Monday, September 15 @ 12:00pm ET
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Governor Healey Announces Streamlining Efforts for MEPA Focused on Housing Review
On September 9, NAIOP CEO Tamara Small joined Governor Maura Healey, Lt. Governor Kim Driscoll and members of the Governor’s Cabinet as the Administration announced critical reforms to the Massachusetts Environmental Policy Act (MEPA) review process, impacting housing projects across the Commonwealth.
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Rent Control Ballot Initiative Filed for Attorney General’s Consideration
On August 6, a citizen’s petition called An Initiative Petition to Protect Tenants by Limiting Rent Increases was filed with the Attorney General’s Office seeking inclusion on the 2026 General Election Ballot.
The language, if enacted, would apply statewide and limit annual rent increases to a set cost-of-living adjustment based on the Consumer Price Index, with a maximum cap of 5%, regardless of a change in tenancy during the relevant 12-month period. For context, the cost-of-living increase last year was 2.9%, which would have been the maximum allowable rent increase in 2025 if the proposed measure had been in place. In 2022, the cost-of-living increase was 8%, but the measure would have restricted the maximum rent boost to 5%. Owner-occupied buildings with fewer than five units would be exempt, as would new construction for the first ten years of the building’s existence.
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