Building generational wealth in the Gateway Cities

Gateways Episode 68

Policy Center
Oct 8, 2020 Policy Center

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Home ownership is one of the two main paths toward building wealth— the other is business ownership. It’s crucial that Gateway City residents have access to opportunities to own homes and become entrepreneurs if they choose.

Pre-Covid Homebuying Trends May Widen Racial Wealth Gaps in Massachusetts

A new report from MassINC’s Gateway Cities Innovation Institute finds a concerning pattern in Black and Latino homebuying trends that could exacerbate the racial wealth gap.

Policy Center Press Release
Sep 28, 2020 Policy Center Press Release

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For Immediate Release Monday, September 28, 2020 Press Contact: Meridith St. Jean Phone: 802-881-1138 Email: mstjean@massinc.org Pre-Covid Homebuying Trends May Widen Racial Wealth Gaps in Massachusetts Boston – A new report from MassINC’s Gateway Cities Innovation Institute finds a concerning pattern in Black and Latino homebuying trends that could exacerbate the racial wealth gap. Priced

Gateways Live: 3 Gateway City Mayors on Coronavirus Crisis Response

Gateways Podcast

Policy Center
Sep 9, 2020 Policy Center

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Mayors of Gateway Cities are on the frontlines, responding to the needs of individuals and navigating a path to economic and social recovery.

Moving Forward with Mobility: What will the post-COVID future of transportation hold?

The Gateways Podcast Episode 62

Jul 16, 2020

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In response to the pandemic, the MBTA allowed for back-door boarding on buses, making rides effectively free. But is that the right plan?Two guests stop by the Gateways Podcast to continue the transportation conversation — Jarred Johnson, director of TransitMatters and Brenna Robeson, lead coordinator at Zero Fare WRTA Coalition.

New economic development legislation is a boon for Gateway Cities

Why MassINC supports the Act Enabling Partnerships for Growth (H.4529)

Policy Center
Jul 10, 2020 Policy Center

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Without intervention and a new funding stream, the coronavirus crisis will further destabilize vulnerable Gateway City neighborhoods.

Ranked Choice Redux: The Promise of Ranked Choice Voting

Gateways Podcast Episode 61

Policy Center
Jul 8, 2020 Policy Center

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Can ranked choice voting achieve more diverse civic leadership in Massachusetts? MassINC explores how RCV could change the Commonwealth's political landscape to be more representative of residents.

Closing language barriers and the digital divide in Gateway Cities

Gateways Podcast Episode 57

Policy Center
May 7, 2020 Policy Center

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Examining two obstacles preventing many members of our Commonwealth from accessing what they need during the coronavirus crisis.

TTOD Planning & Design Competition Award Ceremony

Policy Center
May 1, 2020 Policy Center

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Learn more about the nine teams that participated in the inaugural TTOD Planning and Design Competition!

Why Gateway Cities Could Be Headed for a Fiscal Emergency

Policy Center
Apr 24, 2020 Policy Center

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While the state has given municipalities more latitude to adopt local option taxes in recent years, and Gateway Cities jumped at the opportunity, these remain rather anemic funding streams.

For Gateway Cities, Census outreach during COVID-19 matters more than ever before

Gateways Podcast Episode 55

Apr 22, 2020

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The pandemic has made traditional outreach for the Census all but impossible - but an accurate count is critical to the health of our communities.