Housing and Climate Change: What's the Connection
April 30, 2025
Nordic Hall, at the Scandinavian Living Center in West Newton
As realtors say, “Location, location, location”.
Location matters - for access to jobs, good schools, public amenities, art, culture and general quality of life. But it also matters for mitigating against climate change, protecting natural landscapes, and managing traffic.
What’s the impact on: Trees? Traffic? Transit?
Featured speaker: Dan Ruben:
Long-time Newton resident Dan Ruben teaches Sustainable Hospitality and Tourism at several universities, including Boston University and University of Southern Maine. He is currently the Chair of Green Newton and leads its Building Standards Committee.
January 2025
What would it take to build 100% affordable housing in Newton?
December 2024
Newtonville Commuter Rail will be upgraded. Congressman Auchincloss notes that it “holds the most immediate potential for transit-oriented development.”
November 2024
Newton experts discuss housing challenges for older adults and ways to address them.
October 2024
New development in Newton is good for our schools. Really? Yes.
Housing & Opportunity
A diverse range of homes for families, for people who work in Newton to live in Newton, for staying in Newton when down sizing, and for our adult children to return to live here.
Housing & Community
Thriving villages, people living in the village and nearby, public gathering spaces all help build a strong and welcoming community in Newton.
Housing & Sustainability
Living near transit, and villages helps reduce our dependence on cars. Safer streets makes it easier for walkers and bikers to get to school, go to a village or see friends.