June 2020
The Case for Equity in TOD
Protests have erupted across the U.S. sparked by the recent deaths of Breonna Taylor, George Floyd, Ahmaud Arbery, but more than a reaction to police violence, these protests address a chronic problem rooted in centuries of racism and injustice stemming from unfair laws and policies across federal, state, and local institutions. A recent report from MassINC titled “From Transactional to Transformative: The Case for Equity in Gateway City Transit-Oriented Development,” outlines solutions to change policies that don’t work for many…
Find out more »November 2019
The Seventh Annual Gateway Cities Innovation Institute Summit & Awards
MassINC's Gateway Cities Innovation Institute will convene once again for our Seventh Annual Gateway Cities Innovation Awards. The awards are an opportunity to exchange ideas, meet fellow leaders, and celebrate the success and progress across the Gateway Cities. We are excited to announce that this year's event will take place in Worcester!
Find out more »Prioritizing Equitable Growth Through Fare Policy
REGISTER HERE! MassINC recently published a report on fare equity that confirmed what most of us already know: the lowest-wealth Commonwealth residents pay more of their incomes than wealthier folks to get around the state. Nowhere is this more apparent than on the MBTA’s commuter rail network, a public investment many moderate- and low-income Gateway City taxpayers cannot afford. Join MassINC and featured panelists at the State House to discuss the meaning of fare equity, its significance for transformative transit-oriented development, and…
Find out more »June 2019
North Shore Massachusetts Transformative Transit-Oriented Development (TTOD) Regional Forum
Please join us on June 19 in Lynn for the North Shore Massachusetts Transformative Transit-Oriented Development (TTOD) Regional Forum. We will explore how Lynn, Peabody, Salem and other cities are using transit-oriented development to transform their cities and surrounding communities. Come share your vision, meet with colleagues old and new, learn about proposed and active rail service improvements, and exchange ideas for leveraging state, local, and federal tools for TOD. Get Your Tickets Today! June 19, 2019 | 3:00pm - 6:00pm Lynn Art Museum, 590 Washington St., Lynn, MA…
Find out more »Investing in Early College: Our Most Promising Pathway
- REGISTER HERE - Please join MassINC for a forum on nascent efforts to expand early college high schools across the Commonwealth. Compelling new research shows early college is one of the most cost-effective strategies to prepare students for success beyond high school. Hear from leaders in the field, as well as students, teachers, and program administrations to learn more about what’s working in Massachusetts. As leaders contemplate 21st century education funding models, this timely conversation will shed light on what…
Find out more »May 2019
Northern Massachusetts TTOD Regional Forum 2019
Please join us on May 30 in Lowell for the Northern Massachusetts Transformative Transit-Oriented Development (TTOD) Regional Forum. We will explore how Lowell, Lawrence, Haverhill, Methuen and other cities are using transit-oriented development to transform their cities and surrounding communities. Come share your vision, meet with colleagues old and new, learn about proposed and active rail service improvements, and exchange ideas for leveraging state, local, and federal tools for TOD. Get Your Tickets Today! May 30, 2019 | 8:30am - 12:00pm UMass Lowell Innovation Hub, 110…
Find out more »Sixth Annual Massachusetts Criminal Justice Reform Coalition Policy Summit
Please join us for the Sixth Annual Massachusetts Criminal Justice Reform Coalition Policy Summit - REGISTER HERE - This year’s theme is Learning from Early Accomplishments in Young Adult Justice. Our featured speakers will reflect on nascent efforts to increase public safety by improving outcomes for justice-involved young adults in Massachusetts. Space is limited. Please follow this link to reserve your seat today. 8:00 am - Networking Breakfast 8:30 am - Welcome & Special Address 9:00 am - Conversation: Early Victories and…
Find out more »Central Massachusetts TTOD Regional Forum 2019
Please join us on May 21 in Fitchburg for the Central Massachusetts Transformative Transit-Oriented Development (TTOD) Regional Forum. We will explore how Fitchburg, Leominster, Worcester and other cities are using transit-oriented development to transform their cities and surrounding communities. Come share your vision, meet with colleagues old and new, learn about proposed and active rail service improvements, and exchange ideas for leveraging state, local, and federal tools for TOD. Get Your Tickets Today! May 21, 2019 | 3:00pm - 6:00pm Fitchburg Art Museum, 185 Elm St., Fitchburg, MA…
Find out more »April 2019
Southern Massachusetts TTOD Regional Forum 2019
Please join us on April 8 in New Bedford for the Southern Massachusetts Transformative Transit-Oriented Development (TTOD) Regional Forum. We will explore how New Bedford, Brockton and other cities are using transit-oriented development to transform their cities and surrounding communities. Come share your vision, meet with colleagues old and new, learn about proposed and active rail service improvements, and exchange ideas for leveraging state, local, and federal tools for TOD. Agenda 2:00-2:45pm Walking Tours of Downtown New Bedford (optional) Enjoy a half-hour…
Find out more »February 2019
State House Forum on Stimulating Transformative Investment in Gateway Cities
Please join MassINC, the Massachusetts Smart Growth Alliance, and LOCUS for a State House forum on stimulating transformative investment in Gateway Cities with the state’s Housing Development Incentive Program (HDIP) and new federal Opportunity Zone Funds.
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