Why Massachusetts can’t scale back rail infrastructure

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May 18, 2020 Policy Center

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Last week, Transportation Secretary Stephanie Pollack indicated it may make sense to slow down planned improvements to the MBTA commuter rail network. Here's why this is the wrong move for Massachusetts.

TTOD Planning & Design Competition Award Ceremony

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May 1, 2020 Policy Center

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Learn more about the nine teams that participated in the inaugural TTOD Planning and Design Competition!

Why COVID-19 tells us to embrace transit-oriented development, not reject it

The Gateway Cities Journal

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May 1, 2020 Policy Center

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Recently, coronavirus has caused some to question the validity and safety of population density and transit. But the real culprits lie in crowding, poverty, pollution, and other socioeconomic factors - which TTOD aims to address.

How public health agencies can protect populations most threatened by COVID-19

Gateways Podcast Episode 55

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Apr 8, 2020 Policy Center

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Massachusetts' Gateway Cities are home to large numbers of vulnerable populations, including immigrants and people experiencing homelessness. This week, we talk to experts about why certain populations are more at risk when it comes to COVID-19, and how Gateway Cities can respond.

Resiliency in their DNA: Gateway Cities in the face of crisis

Gateways Episode 54

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Mar 25, 2020 Policy Center

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This week, Ben and Tracy look at how Gateway Cities are responding to the spread of coronavirus.

There’s more to transformative TOD than real estate

Gateways Episode 53

Mar 11, 2020

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Gateway Cities represent vast opportunity for small businesses to thrive and for the cities themselves to prosper -- but that requires equity.

Why regional ballot initiatives make sense for Massachusetts

The Gateway Cities Journal

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Mar 3, 2020 Policy Center

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The previous edition of our journal argued that regional ballot initiatives (RBIs) are a must-have tool if Massachusetts is going to move forward with transformative transportation investments. This position is supported by MassINC research dating back to 2010. As more and more regions around the country successfully wield RBIs to make 21-century transportation investments, the

WANTED: Sharper tools for Gateway City transit-oriented development

The Gateway Cities Journal

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Feb 27, 2020 Policy Center

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If we hope to spur growth and attract residents, jobs, and talent to our Massachusetts Gateway Cities, we need a transportation funding package that includes multiple tools to transform passenger rail.

Conversations from the Gateway Cities Innovation Summit & Awards

BONUS Gateways Episode

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Jan 1, 2020 Policy Center

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During the Gateway Cities Innovation Summit & Awards, our host Tracy got to speak with some of the awardees who are working toward realizing all the potential our Gateway Cities offer. Nick Giaquinto served as chief of staff for late Brockton Mayor Bill Carpenter. Nick accepted the award on behalf

TTOD Planning and Design Competition

Proposal Deadline Approaching + Updated Guidelines

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Dec 30, 2019 Policy Center

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Proposal deadline approaching! Thank you to everyone who has expressed interest in submitting a project to our TTOD Planning and Design Competition! Many project teams have given us sneak previews of their design, planning, and research projects. We look forward to receiving your final proposals on January 12, 2020. This competition connects student teams with

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