Preliminary Thoughts on a 2022 Equitable Economic Development Bill

The Gateway Cities Journal

Policy Center
Mar 7, 2022 Policy Center

Seasonal patterns suggest a large economic development package will land on Beacon Hill during the month of March in an even year. Sec. Kennealy can make a compelling case for filing a bill laden with policies to ensure that the unprecedented federal investments flowing into Massachusetts generate equitable growth.

TTOD “Transformative Transit-Oriented Development” Talks

Policy Center
Feb 8, 2021 Policy Center

Presented by MassINC and the Gateway Cities Innovation Institute, the TTOD (Transformative Transit-Oriented Development, pronounced “TOD”) Talks are a series of lectures and panels designed to explore the many ways in which

Gateway Cities can’t afford cuts to MBTA service

The Gateway Cities Journal

Policy Center
Nov 16, 2020 Policy Center

By the time we emerge from the pandemic and turn the economy back on, we will be winding down the transportation networks central to an equitable recovery. But an affordable, accessible, and reliable public transit is especially vital to Gateway City revitalization.

Can Shared Streets Pave the Way for Equity?

Nov 9, 2020

On November 13, join GBH transit reporter Bob Seay and MassINC fellow Dr. Tracy Corley explore the impacts of tactical street projects on equity in local communities.

The Future of the Massachusetts Workplace

Policy Center
Oct 15, 2020 Policy Center

Decentralizing Massachusetts’ workforce could address the state’s transportation struggles and geographic inequities, magnified by the pandemic.

Massachusetts Can’t Wait Any Longer for RBIs

The Gateway Cities Journal

Policy Center
Aug 31, 2020 Policy Center

Massachusetts is one of only a handful of states that continue to prevent local and regional efforts to generate revenue to respond to transportation needs. If we pass up on the opportunity to empower communities to act without further delay, this will only become more problematic for Massachusetts.

It Takes a Village to Make a City: Why We Need Equity in Urban Planning

Policy Center
Jul 13, 2020 Policy Center

Joint Local Planning could be a remedy for inequitable policies & practices. But what is community-centric planning, why do we need it, and how do we do it?

The Case for Equity in TOD

Policy Center
Jun 8, 2020 Policy Center

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

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

Gateways Podcast Episode 55

Policy Center
Apr 8, 2020 Policy Center

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.