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.

Making rent and paying the mortgage

How can we avoid another housing crisis?

Polling Group Policy Center
Jun 10, 2020 Polling Group Policy Center

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The first of the summer series, How do We Avoid Another Foreclosure Crisis?, took stock of how Massachusetts residents are covering their rent with data from a statewide survey of renters and homeowners.

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.

Policy Center Press Release
Mar 9, 2020 Policy Center Press Release

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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.

Opinion Analysis | Inclusive Economies come from Including People

EOHED MetroWest Engagement Session

Policy Center
Aug 6, 2019 Policy Center

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On the morning of June 25th, Framingham State University hosted the Massachusetts Executive Office of Housing and Economic Development’s (EOHED) final Engagement Session. This nine-stop, 1,200-participant tour is an early step in developing the Office’s four-year state economic development plan which will be presented to the Baker Administration at the end of the year. Meetings

Wielding the Double-Edged Zoning Sword

The Gateway Cities Journal

Policy Center
Jun 11, 2019 Policy Center

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The Massachusetts Smart Growth Alliance released a new study linking the state’s housing crisis to zoning at a well-attended State House event last week. Amy Dain, lead author of the report, pointed to four ways zoning inhibits the housing market: height and density limits, ad hoc approval processes, mixed-use commercial requirements, and “edge city” land

Double-whammy for Gateway Cities

Municipalities are caught in vicious real estate cycle

Civic Journal
May 12, 2016 Civic Journal

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CLARK UNIVERSITY IN WORCESTER this week unveiled a series of new data profiles suggesting Gateway Cities are being hit with a real estate double-whammy: housing prices that are relatively low and rents that are relatively high. That combination is trouble because it means developers have little incentive to build new housing units in Gateway Cities