Housing

Is South Coast Rail bringing ‘a bunch of rich people’ to New Bedford?

Is South Coast Rail bringing ‘a bunch of rich people’ to New Bedford?

There’s no sign that South Coast Rail is gentrifying the city, say people who watch New Bedford’s housing market closely.

July 9, 2026July 9, 2026

‘Infill’ zoning sails through council committee

‘Infill’ zoning sails through council committee

March 11, 2026March 11, 2026

Ballot push seeks to ‘legalize starter homes’ statewide

Ballot push seeks to ‘legalize starter homes’ statewide

March 3, 2026March 5, 2026

City Council passes lower parking minimums for new housing, 8-3

City Council passes lower parking minimums for new housing, 8-3

February 13, 2026February 13, 2026

West End dilemma: Keep neighborhood’s character or add needed housing?

West End dilemma: Keep neighborhood’s character or add needed housing?

February 5, 2026February 5, 2026

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Rent control question disqualified from November ballot

June 23, 2026June 23, 2026

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Ward 1 residents oppose parking cuts ahead of final vote

Ward 1 residents oppose parking cuts ahead of final vote

January 29, 2026January 29, 2026

Here’s how the city plans to build and grow in 2026 and beyond

Here’s how the city plans to build and grow in 2026 and beyond

January 28, 2026January 28, 2026

How to apply for first-time homebuyer assistance

How to apply for first-time homebuyer assistance

January 18, 2026January 18, 2026

2025 in review: Josh Amaral reflects on another year of fighting high housing costs

2025 in review: Josh Amaral reflects on another year of fighting high housing costs

December 28, 2025December 28, 2025

New Bedford awarded $2.5 million to help ease housing shortage

New Bedford awarded $2.5 million to help ease housing shortage

December 26, 2025December 26, 2025

Small landlords push back against rent control ballot proposal

Small landlords push back against rent control ballot proposal

December 21, 2025December 21, 2025

Less parking, lower taxes: Council committee advances zoning proposal

Less parking, lower taxes: Council committee advances zoning proposal

December 16, 2025December 16, 2025

Fairhaven launches investigation into controversial subdivision permit

Fairhaven launches investigation into controversial subdivision permit

November 25, 2025November 28, 2025

Less parking, more housing: two zoning proposals headed to City Council

Less parking, more housing: two zoning proposals headed to City Council

November 17, 2025November 17, 2025

Issues 2025: Council candidates talk New Bedford’s housing crisis

Issues 2025: Council candidates talk New Bedford’s housing crisis

October 28, 2025October 28, 2025

How New Bedford is reviving vacant properties

How New Bedford is reviving vacant properties

June 19, 2025June 19, 2025

City Council accidentally eliminates single family zoning

City Council accidentally eliminates single family zoning

June 10, 2025June 10, 2025

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