Industry leaders to convene in Burlington to discuss the MBTA Communities Act, housing supply challenges, and emerging development opportunities
BOSTON–Boston Real Estate Times will host its next Monthly Roundtable Breakfast on April 22, 2026, convening top industry leaders to examine the evolving landscape of multifamily development, affordable housing, and the far-reaching implications of the MBTA Communities Act across Massachusetts.
The event, titled “Multifamily, Affordable Housing & MBTA Communities Act Roundtable,” will be held at the Burlington Marriott Hotel from 7:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. in Burlington, Massachusetts.
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As one of New England’s most trusted platforms for commercial real estate news and analysis, Boston Real Estate Times continues its tradition of hosting high-level, solutions-oriented discussions through its monthly breakfast series—bringing together developers, investors, lenders, attorneys, and public officials.
This month’s roundtable comes at a pivotal time for the region’s housing market, as communities, developers, and policymakers navigate new zoning mandates, financial constraints, and shifting development models. In addition to examining how the MBTA Communities Act is influencing density and transit-oriented development, the discussion will delve into a broader set of pressing industry challenges and opportunities.
Among the key topics expected to be addressed are innovative approaches to maximizing tax credit financing, evolving development strategies across mixed-income and 100 percent affordable housing projects, and the growing need for flexible models that respond to both market realities and public policy goals. Legal and regulatory considerations for developers and municipalities will also be a central theme, particularly as towns work toward compliance while balancing local priorities.
According to Boston Real Estate Times Publisher Upendra Mishra, the roundtable aims to go beyond surface-level discussion and explore actionable solutions.
“This is a critical moment for the housing industry in Massachusetts,” said Mishra. “We want to bring together thought leaders to talk about how to maximize resources like tax credits, encourage innovation in development models, and create realistic pathways for both mixed-income and fully affordable housing.”
Mishra added that collaboration between the public and private sectors will be essential. “There are real legal, financial, and operational challenges facing both developers and municipalities. Our goal is to foster an open dialogue that helps bridge those gaps and identify opportunities for responsible, scalable growth.”
Additional discussion topics will include the feasibility of new multifamily projects amid rising construction and financing costs, strategies to close the persistent housing supply gap across Greater Boston, and the role of public-private partnerships in accelerating production.
The roundtable format is designed to encourage candid conversation and meaningful exchange among a curated group of senior professionals, offering attendees both strategic insight and practical takeaways.
Speakers for the event will be announced later this week.
With housing shortages continuing to impact communities across the Commonwealth and new policy frameworks reshaping the development landscape, the April 22 event is expected to draw strong interest from across the commercial real estate industry.
