Resiliency in their DNA: Gateway Cities in the face of crisis
Gateways Episode 54
This week, Ben and Tracy look at how Gateway Cities are responding to the spread of coronavirus.
Local leadership in the face of Covid-19
The Gateway Cities Journal
From Sen. Eric Lesser and Rep. Antonio F.D. Cabral, chairs of the Gateway City: from the standpoint of both public health and social and economic well-being, COVID-19 presents an unprecedented challenge for Gateway Cities.
Talking Early College Success In Massachusetts
Event Recap
For the first time in Massachusetts state history, the population of college educated residents is predicted to decline, putting long-term economic growth and opportunity for the state — and its residents — in question. A new coalition has set out to disrupt this trend with a simple, effective tool: early college.
There’s more to transformative TOD than real estate
Gateways Episode 53
Gateway Cities represent vast opportunity for small businesses to thrive and for the cities themselves to prosper -- but that requires equity.
Corrections data raise big questions
Where is the ‘justice reinvestment’ as inmate populations fall?
A new commission chaired by state Sen. William Brownsberger of Belmont is probing the budgets of the Department of Correction and 14 county sheriffs departments.
Baker’s Economic Development Bill Builds on Gateway City Strengths
The economic development package positions Massachusetts and its Gateway Cities for strong, equitable, and sustainable growth.
The Governor’s bill contains several provisions with the potential to play a particularly powerful role increasing the vitality of Gateway Cities across the state by building on their strengths.
Why regional ballot initiatives make sense for Massachusetts
The Gateway Cities Journal
The previous edition of our journal argued that regional ballot initiatives (RBIs) are a must-have tool if Massachusetts is going to move forward with transformative transportation investments. This position is supported by MassINC research dating back to 2010. As more and more regions around the country successfully wield RBIs to make 21-century transportation investments, the
WANTED: Sharper tools for Gateway City transit-oriented development
The Gateway Cities Journal
If we hope to spur growth and attract residents, jobs, and talent to our Massachusetts Gateway Cities, we need a transportation funding package that includes multiple tools to transform passenger rail.
RBIs to the rescue: What happens when locals make their own decisions about transit
Gateways Episode 52
This week on Gateways, Tracy is joined by Denny Zane, Executive Director of Move LA. Having lived in Massachusetts, Denny is familiar with the unreliable public transit that Commonwealth riders deal with on a daily basis.
Holyoke offers blueprint for pre-k expansion
Gateways Episode 51
In this episode of Gateways, we visit Holyoke to talk pre-k expansion in the Student Opportunity Act era.
