A new analysis of local and regional housing needs by New Bedford’s Regeneration Project marks an inflection point in the statewide housing crisis. Produced by MassINC, this in-depth report provides insight into rapidly escalating housing costs, and actions that private and public sector leaders in Greater New Bedford can take to get to the root
It’s cold outside, but things are heating up fast on Beacon Hill
The Gateway Cities Journal
The legislature is back for the final six months of the 2023-2024 session, and the FY 2025 budget process is in full swing. On Wednesday, Gov. Healey presented her second budget. While managing through the first difficult fiscal year in a long time, the administration’s blueprint makes bold investments in Gateway Cities. Here’s a quick
Gateway City mayors show collective support on several bills
With the February 7th Joint Rule 10 deadline for reporting bills out of committee approaching, Gateway City mayors voice collective support for the Downtown Vitality Act, the Affordable Homes Act, and a bill making smart investments in regional transit agencies. Re: H.228/S.130– An Act to Promote Downtown Vitality Dear Chairs McMurtry and Payano, and
Sec. Augustus hits stride with new plans and policies to combat the housing crisis
The Gateway Cities Journal
With housing front and center for state leaders in 2024, MassINC’s policy team hosted Housing Sec. Ed Augustus for a virtual discussion with Gateway City leaders. Participants included 15 mayors and managers along with 60 senior municipal staff representing 23 municipalities. Highlights of the discussion: “Do more, quicker.” Augustus said Gov. Healey charged his team
Rockin’ Around the MassINC Tree
Our 2023 Year-End Wrap-Up
To all of our partners, supporters, subscribers, and friends – thank you for a wonderful 2023! Rockin’ around the MassINC tree It’s the year-end wrap up song Data’s all out where you can see You can follow right along! Rockin’ around the MassINC tree Did you see the new survey? Another stat from MPG And we
MPG Releases 8th Wave of Shah Foundation Survey of Boston Public School Parents
This is the 8th of multiple waves of surveys of parents of Boston Public School students going back to 2021. This one-of-a-kind longitudinal study is funded by the Shah Foundation and conducted by The MassINC Polling Group. Each wave’s questionnaire includes a series of repeat questions as well as new and timely content. The series
Event Recap | 11th Annual Gateway Cities Innovation Institute Awards & Summit
Event recognizes Gateway City clean energy efforts and presents strategies on building decarbonization and transportation in Gateway Cities
On November 14th, the 11th Annual Gateway Cities Innovation Institute Awards and Summit brought municipal officials together with experts on renewable energy, housing, and transportation to explore the pivotal role that our regional urban centers will play steering the commonwealth’s transition to a clean energy future. With Fitchburg State University graciously hosting us, the event
MassINC’s Gateway Cities Innovation Institute to Honor Six Clean Energy Efforts at Annual Awards and Summit
Event will focus on positioning Gateway Cities to play a leading role in the clean energy transition
November 8, 2023 MassINC’s Gateway Cities Innovation Institute to Honor Six Clean Energy Efforts at Annual Awards and Summit Event will focus on positioning Gateway Cities to play a leading role in the clean energy transition On Tuesday, November 14, 2023, MassINC’s Gateway Cities Innovation Institute will recognize six cutting-edge efforts to advance clean energy
Event Recap | Second Annual Friends of Longitudinal Data Systems (FOLDS) Fall Symposium
Symposium showcases valuable insights Massachusetts gleans from cross-agency data sharing
Together with the Workforce Solutions Group, MassINC hosted the Second Annual Friends of Longitudinal Data Systems (FOLDS) Fall Symposium at the State House on Wednesday, October 18th. The forum brought a diverse group of leaders together to talk about how Massachusetts can build on a decade of federal investment in our data quality and technology
GC Journal: Gov, Legislature deliver big for Gateway Cities
The Gateway Cities Journal
Wednesday, Governor Healey signed into law a tax cut package negotiated by the House and Senate that includes some big wins for Gateway City residents, businesses, and investors. Most notably, An Act to improve the Commonwealth’s competitiveness, affordability, and equity (H.4104) includes a longstanding MassINC policy recommendation to scale up the wildly successful Housing Development