The only way the MBTA Communities Act is truly going to move the needle on addressing Massachusetts soul-and-economy crushing housing crisis is if all 177 communities create “meaningful” changes that open opportunities to build more transit-oriented homes. That’s why I’m disappointed with the approach Wellesley is taking as I explain in this op-ed.

It doesn’t add any new homes for young adults or new families, or add diversity. It doesn’t create new opportunities for downsizing seniors. It doesn’t add the homes our local employers need to attract and retain workers. But it passes the compliance test.