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​What role can local development, including increasing the housing supply, play in increasing the tax base and school funding? Following the contentious January 2024 teacher strike in Newton, renewed attention has been paid to increasing the city budget without increasing tax rates. This talk will explore the academic research and practical implications of increasing school funding through increased local development.  

​Luc Shuster is the executive director of Boston Insights, which provides data-driven insights to support policymakers, community leaders, and advocates in their efforts to make Greater Boston a more thriving, equitable, and inclusive region.

​Elise Rapoza is MassINC’s senior research associate and has studied the fiscal impact of housing in Massachusetts.

​About us

​Newton for Everyone is dedicated to promoting housing opportunities for people of all ages, means, backgrounds, and abilities in Newton.  The housing shortage affects all of us.  We believe that diverse housing options are crucial to fostering a thriving community, a sustainable environment, and a robust economy.

​We strive to actively shape and influence the political discourse on city policies to address today's pressing community needs and build for the future.

​Learn more at https://www.newtonforeveryone.com/.