The Policy Center builds diverse partnerships to produce rigorous research that frames issues and offers actionable strategies.
We strive to be a vigorous participant in civic debates, hosting and presenting at events, serving on advisory councils, testifying before legislative committees, and providing a sounding board for journalists. Occasionally, we take a leadership role with long-term initiatives like the Gateway Cities Innovation Institute and the Criminal Justice Reform Coalition.
Featured initiatives
- MassINC’s multi-year effort to advance strategic state policy for Gateway City growth and renewal
- The Next Generation Accountability Learning Community (NGALC) explores Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) from the perspective of small-to-midsize urban districts.
- Improving the performance of the Massachusetts criminal justice system.
- Unlocking the economic potential of regional cities.