Gateway City Institute Fellows meet for first time in Lowell

The half-day session, held at the United Teen Equality Center, on May 29th, included presentations and a working lunch focused on  the policy priorities of  the small to mid-size cities outside of the Boston metropolitan area, known as Gateways for their historic role as gateways to the middle class.    Adam Baacke, Assistant City Manager

MPG Poll: April Consumer Confidence rebounds after weak January reading

April Consumer Confidence rebounds after weak January reading Sharp partisan divide remains, with Democrats more optimistic than Republicans Read full MPG Trend Monitor Q2-2013 After a sharp downturn in January, consumer confidence rebounded in the April reading, with the Massachusetts Index of Consumer Sentiment nearing the record high attained in October 2012, according to data released

MassINC study cites exorbitant cost and significant shortcomings in state’s criminal justice policies

MassINC study cites exorbitant cost and significant shortcomings in state’s criminal justice policies  Newly-formed Criminal Justice Reform Coalition calls for bold moves such as a moratorium on new prisons to bring Massachusetts into line with other states Since the early 1980s, the percentage of the Massachusetts population confined in the state’s prisons and jails has

New MassINC poll finds voters open to revenues for transportation improvements

Polls, focus groups find voters open to revenues for transportation improvements Voters recognize potential benefits of raising revenue; support rises with specifics on spending  Massachusetts voters see the potential benefits of raising additional revenue for transportation improvements and are open to several possible sources of revenue, according to a report on a series of polls

MassINC is looking for a Web Developer

MassINC & CommonWealth magazine Web Developer MassINC is looking for a Web Developer to design, develop and maintain the continuity of the MassINC and CommonWealth magazine websites.  This person must work hands-on with CommonWealth writers, MassINC staff and outside engineers to maximize the value of our online content, our users’ experience, and the organization’s mission.

New MassINC report on economic impact of transit in Gateway Cities

New MassINC report cites heavy economic toll of insufficient transit in Gateway Cities along with above average support for transit investment among voters in these communities Provides “roadmap” for how to use potential RTA revenue for short and long-term economic growth  Inadequate public transit in Gateway cities, with service gaps for workers and double time

MassINC calls for a $1.7 billion “transformative redevelopment” program for Massachusetts’ Gateway Cities

  Press Release MassINC calls for a $1.7 billion “transformative redevelopment” program for Massachusetts’ Gateway Cities Targeted package of public funding and policy initiatives to catalyze private investment in midsize cities   Providing $1.7 billion over ten years for transformative redevelopment projects in Gateway Cities could stimulate nearly $7 billion in investment and create approximately 80,000

An update from the Gateway Cities Innovation Institute

  Dear Friends: Thank you again for your support and interest in the Gateway Cities Innovation Institute. October’s successful launch has brought renewed energy, more backing, and higher visibility for our efforts. We’re working to bottle up this momentum as we move forward on a number of fronts: Policy. Look for two important pieces of work in
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