Lily Linke

Director of Municipal Engagement, Citizens' Housing and Planning Association (CHAPA)

Lily Linke is the Director of Municipal Engagement for Citizens' Housing and Planning Association (CHAPA). In her role, she oversees the Municipal Engagement Initiative (MEI), which works directly with local advocates to build pro-housing coalitions; the MBTA Communities Engagement Technical Assistance Program (aka 3ATA), which supports planners in their efforts to implement Section 3A; and a wide array of educational programming. Through the 3ATA program, CHAPA has worked with 84 municipalities since January 2023 to pass multifamily zoning. CHAPA's TA participants have a 95% passage rate, including large cities and small towns all across the region. A passionate advocate for Smart Growth, Lily believes strongly in the power of education, storytelling, and community building to create a more sustainable and equitable Commonwealth.