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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Steve Leblanc

Boston Mayor Michelle Wu pledges to make it easier for homeowners to create accessory housing units

ASSOCIATED PRESS

Making it easier for Boston homeowners to create smaller, independent living units inside their homes or yards is just one of the proposals offered by Boston Mayor Michelle Wu in her annual State of the City address Tuesday,

The proposal — a modest effort in part to address the city's housing shortage — would streamline efforts by homeowner to construct the accessory dwelling units "to expand lower-cost housing options, empower residents to build wealth, and foster diverse, multigenerational living spaces," Wu said.

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