Legalizing Mid-Rise Single-Stair Housing in Massachusetts

This event will explore how allowing single-staircase designs in Massachusetts could unlock new possibilities for affordable, space-efficient housing. A forthcoming report from Boston Indicators, Utile, and Harvard's Joint Center for Housing Studies examines how current building codes—requiring two staircases for three- to six-story buildings—drive up costs and limit design options. Updating these codes could create more housing opportunities on small, urban parcels, especially near transit in Greater Boston.