Boyde's Crossing in Norfolk, a new development consisting of 40 single-family homes located near downtown and a commuter rail station, was built under Chapter 40B, the state's affordable housing zoning law. Built on 9 acres, the development is one of only a handful of cottage neighborhoods in the state, featuring groups of smaller homes clustered around a shared open space.

Norfolk has become more engaged and proactive in the housing planning process. The town received a Planning for Housing Production grant from MassHousing, which will help them implement a Housing Production Plan.