Tom O'Brien, Managing Partner, The HYM Investment Group Chair, Housing/Economic Development Working Group
Our focus centers around affordable, sustainable development and job creation/economic development strategies for making the region and the nation competitive over the long term. Interested in participating in the Housing & Economic Development Working Group? Click here to send an email (subject line: Housing & Economic Development WG) to learn about how to get involved.
Leadership:
Chair: Thomas N. O’Brien, Managing Partner, The HYM Investment Group
Coordinator: Sean Sacks, Assistant Vice President, New Boston Fund
Current Focus:
In 2011, areas of concern will include renewable energy and greenhouse gas reduction as drivers of sustainable growth, housing, transportation, job creation, business environment issues and tax policy.
Recent Activity & Accomplishments:
- PBLN joined the Coalition to Protect the 40B Affordable Housing Law
- Held forums around ideas for zero net-energy buildings, building affordable homes in Massachusetts, and bridging sustainable and affordable development strategies featuring HYM Investment Group Managing Partner Thomas N. O’Brien, Boston Capital Corporation CEO Jack Manning, Center for American Progress Executive VP Sarah Wartell, U.S. Green Buildings Council COO Chris Smith, Boston Redevelopment Authority Director of Economic Development Brenda McKenzie, Goulston & Storrs attorney David Abromowitz, Beacon Communities Development President Pam Goodman, CHAPA President Aaron Gornstein, and Massachusetts State Representative Tom Conroy.
- A PBLN Task Force has been formed to explore current tax/revenue issues and to consider a range of policy choices that may receive consideration in the public arena in 2011.
Archives:
Case Study: How great leadership is working for ‘Smart Growth’ Housing
Case Study: Responsible Property Investment (Olmsted Green: A Public-Private Partnership)
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