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**Survey Finds Broad Support Among Bostonians for Measures Tackling Housing Shortage**
A recent survey reveals overwhelming support among Boston residents—both renters and homeowners—for initiatives aimed at alleviating the city’s housing crisis. The poll, conducted by MassINC Polling Group on behalf of Abundant Housing Massachusetts, highlights strong public demand for more decisive action to increase housing availability.
Out of 550 residents surveyed, 81% expressed support for the goal of constructing 30,000 new homes across the city. In addition, 78% favored updating zoning regulations to permit more residential development. These sentiments were consistent across various neighborhoods and income levels throughout Boston.
“In our political environment, it is almost impossible to find this much strong agreement on any given issue, but more than 8 out of 10 residents say city officials need to act now to address this crisis,” said Jesse Kanson-Benanav, executive director of Abundant Housing Massachusetts. “The same majority wants Boston to join the rest of the state in allowing accessory dwelling units by-right and to take bold actions to change current laws that support the development of homes people can actually afford.”
The findings underscore growing public awareness and a widespread call for policy reforms that enable more diverse and affordable housing options in Boston.
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