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October 27, 2023
Multifamily design guidelines encourage context-sensitive development

Cape Cod’s architectural character is a defining feature that shapes the region’s unique appeal. The look and feel of Cape Cod’s buildings are integral to its identity. When considering multifamily developments, design and aesthetics are essential to a finished product that will fit in with the region’s identifying look and feel.  To preserve this distinctive charm and ensure that new developments and renovations blend into the Cape Cod landscape, the Cape Cod Commission worked with Utile and Outwith Studios to create the Cape Cod Housing Design Guidelines and Retrofit Design Guidelines.

Posted in Newsletter, Housing
September 29, 2023
Supporting mixed-use development on Cape Cod

The Cape Cod Commission is developing strategies to maintain existing and encourage new compact, mixed-use development on Cape Cod.

Posted in Housing, Newsletter
April 28, 2023
Cape Cod Commission seeking responses to Housing Preference Survey 

To inform development of the Cape Cod Regional Housing Strategy, the Cape Cod Commission has launched a survey seeking responses from Cape Codders about their preferences for housing development and redevelopment.  

Posted in Press Releases, Housing
April 28, 2023
District Local Technical Assistance awards provide planning support to Cape Cod towns 

Each year, the Cape Cod Commission receives funding through the Massachusetts Department of Housing and Community Development to provide technical assistance to towns in our region. The District Local Technical Assistance (DLTA) program helps municipalities with sustainable development and encourages partnerships to achieve planning and development goals that align with state and regional priorities.   

February 17, 2023
Moving forward with the Regional Housing Strategy

The Cape Cod Commission is creating a Regional Housing Strategy to address housing supply, affordability, and availability issues by identifying appropriate areas for housing development, along with policies and strategies to further the plan’s goals.

Posted in Newsletter, Housing
September 30, 2022
Housing Strategy to address affordability, accessibility

The Regional Housing Strategy aims to address housing supply, affordability, and availability issues by identifying appropriate areas for housing development and creating policies and strategies to further the plan’s goals.

Posted in Newsletter, Housing
August 29, 2022
OneCape 2022: Housing solutions and strategies from local, regional, and national experts

Housing is a critical issue facing Cape Cod. Over the course of the OneCape Summit, we heard about existing collaborations and new strategies for addressing our housing crisis.

Posted in Newsletter, OneCape, Housing
July 28, 2022
Cape Cod Commission begins work on Regional Housing Strategy 

Affordable and attainable housing for people with various income levels and needs is key to a vibrant and healthy region.

Posted in Newsletter, Housing
May 26, 2022
Reminder: Funding is available through Community One Stop for Growth portal  

Improved access to state funding resources to help advance economic development goals   Many Massachusetts cities and towns were having difficulty accessing state funding resources to help advance housing and economic development…

Posted in Newsletter, Economy, Housing
May 26, 2022
District Local Technical Assistance Program helps towns prepare for future challenges 

Each year, the Cape Cod Commission receives funding through the Massachusetts Department of Housing and Community Development to provide technical assistance to towns in our region.

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