How factory-made housing is faring in Massachusetts

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For years, developers have argued factory-built is part of the solution to Massachusetts' housing shortage. Scott Kirsner, columnist with editorial partner MassLive, joins WBUR's Morning Edition to discuss a new modular project in East Somerville and some of the challenges modular construction faces.

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