Gateway Hubs Project Director Andre Leroux explains why free fare programs work in Gateway Cities in his letter to the editor at Boston Globe.
Event Recap | Choosing Integration
On Jan. 20, 2022, MassINC and Policy for Progress hosted a virtual forum showcasing policy recommendations from their latest report, Choosing Integration.
‘Twas the week before Christmas…
Gateway Cities Journal
MassINC Research Director Ben Forman takes a poetic approach in describing a wish-come-true Gateway Cities vision for the holidays. Click the links while reading through to catch up on previous Gateway Cities Journal editions.
Building Back Better on Main Street
Gateway Cities Journal
Creating a sustainable funding mechanism for organizations that can play vital roles in strengthening commercial areas for the long-term is the kind of forward-thinking policy needed to leverage one-time APRA investments in small business development.
Ben Forman offers testimony to Joint Committee on Economic Development and Emerging Technologies
On An Act to Promote Inclusive Entrepreneurship and Economic Justice
Ben Forman testifies in support of S.270/H. 505 in the hopes that it will be of value as legislators work to position the Commonwealth for strong economic recovery.
Calling on the Coalition for Gateway Cities
Gateway Cities Journal
As we await the ARPA 1.0 bill, one thing is already crystal clear: Gateway Cities need a broad-based coalition of groups to come together and go to bat for them with ARPA 2.0.
Event Recap | Early College: Celebrating Leadership and Growth
Early College Success on Full Display at Virtual Forum
On October 28, 2021, MassINC, the Massachusetts Business Alliance for Education, and Latinos for Education hosted a virtual forum celebrating the legislators, educators, and civic leaders powering the Early College movement.
Gateway City representatives introduce vital housing amendments
Gateway Cities Journal
As residential communities home to an outsized share of the state’s population, it is critical that we make the most out of this opportunity and fashion the housing investment in a manner that leads to meaningful improvements in Gateway City housing stock and neighborhoods.
Housing Development Incentive Program (HDIP) Fact Sheet
Data provided to MassINC by DHCD as result of public records request October 26, 2021 Bottom Line: The HDIP program is oversubscribed, with $57 million in applications pending in pipeline. This represents 41 housing projects totaling 2,276 units of housing and $706.6 million dollars of investment in Gateway Cities that could move forward immediately with
Harnessing the civic energy ARPA has unlocked
Gateway Cities Journal
As they work to apportion the state’s $5 billion ARPA allocation, legislators have conscientiously collected input from thousands of Massachusetts residents. We’ve compiled our thoughts for investing ARPA funds in a manner that recognizes the post-pandemic challenges and opportunities Gateway Cities face.