Thanks to everyone who came out for WIN’s summer social and for our lovely hosts. We celebrated a first half of the year full of housing ‘wins’ and advocacy that got over 150 people to email their councilors in support of the latest housing proposal.

WIN has two events coming up to close out a great summer and months of successful housing advocacy. First, we’re hosting a backyard BBQ Friday, Aug. 21 from 6-8pm. Second, we are having our monthly organizing meeting to discuss upcoming projects on Sunday, Aug. 23 from 3-4pm.

The mayor recently vetoed a new mixed use zoning district overlaying Bay Colony on Winter St after being unanimously passed by city council. We’re hosting an info session Monday July 27 with more info.

Empty offices are costing Waltham millions 📉 The solution? Housing! 🏠 Despite the “bad math” you often hear, new apartments actually generate a massive net surplus, paying for both new city services AND old municipal debt.

Attention voters in South and eastern Waltham! There is a contested state primary combing up in September and the deadline to register is in August. Alison Leary (endorsed by AHMA) and John Lawn are running for State Rep.

Join us this Sunday 6/28 at 3 PM at the Waltham Public Library - Trustees Room. We'll discuss: -Affordable housing updates -Abundant Housing MA's endorsement of Alison Leary -The statewide starter homes ballot initiative -Planning our summer social

Join Waltham Inclusive Neighborhoods and show up to speak in favor of zoning updates that will promote more housing in Waltham.

3) aside from the merits of the studies, you also share a false belief about how vacancy works... MA is not expensive because we have a bunch of homes being kept vacant for investment purposes, which is not a widespread practice. MA is expensive because our vacancy rate is lower than anywhere else!

Changes coming to Route 128 👀 1,000 homes at Bay Colony, 400 at Jones Rd, 600 at Market Basket — plus the Green St connector and a new commuter rail station. More homes. More tax base. No new schools needed. Smart growth that works for Waltham. 🏘️🚆

Our next organizing event is Sunday Feb, 22nd at the library. A zoom link is also available through WIN’s website.

Affordable housing only works if the policy works. WIN’s recommendations focus on what actually gets homes built: deeper affordability for those who need it most 💵, fewer roadblocks like excessive parking ⚠️, and rules that make on-site affordable units the norm, not an exception 🏡.

6 years, 0 locally permitted affordable homes. Waltham’s policy has good intentions, but housing isn’t getting built. It’s time to fix the rules so affordable housing can actually happen.

WIN’s next organizing meeting is Sunday January 25th at the Library. Come discuss housing priorities for 2026.

Kick off the new year with WIN at our first social of 2026 at the Shopper’s Cafe on Moody on Jan 16th at 6pm. Open to anyone looking to meet/connect with neighbors that has an interest in a more affordable, inclusive, and sustainable future for Waltham.

Waltham is doing a zoning review process that has major implications for affordability. Community Scale, the consultant writing the proposed updates, released draft changes for the city’s review. So far, these changes advance several of WIN’s priorities. Here’s a breakdown of some of the changes.

WIN’s organizing meeting for November is next Sunday at the library! Come discuss ways to promote more abundant and affordable housing in the next year.

See more info on what candidates have said about housing! (2/2) And remember to vote November 4th!

See candidates’ statements on housing below! (1/2)

Land use 🏡 and housing affordability 💸 are the top two issues in The Waltham Times’ ⏱️reader survey! Now is a great time to engage your councilor candidates 🗳️ if these issues are at the top of your mind as well! Learn more about contested races at walthampolitics.com/2025-elections.html

Come organize for more abundant and affordable housing in Waltham this Sunday at the library!

After a short delay, the roommate housing hearing is back on for next Tuesday!

Waltham friends, and we’d love for you to join us at our next organizing meeting. We’ll be covering: • Updates on the city’s comprehensive zoning review • Statewide housing legislation in the works • Roommate housing as part of the affordability puzzle

TODAY! ZBA meeting in support of more multi-family development in Waltham.

📣 Join Waltham Inclusive Neighborhoods (WIN) for our August Organizing Meeting! 🏡 Let’s work together to bring more abundant and affordable housing to Waltham. All are welcome! 🗓️ When: Sunday, Aug 24th, 3:00-4:30 PM 📍 Where: Waltham Public Library - Trustees Room

🎉 HUGE thanks to everyone who came out to our WIN potluck social in Waltham! Some incredible WINS together: the transformative MBTA Communities Act, the landmark ADU legalization, and our Democratic City Committees award! 🏆 Let's keep the momentum going! 💪

Join WIN for a Summer Social this Friday at 6pm. Come connect with people in Waltham interested in promoting affordable, equitable, and sustainable housing in the city. Newcomers, longtime residents, families, friends, etc are all welcome. Please consider RSVPing at the link below: