Gateway City leaders are collectively advocating for shared priorities until the final bell

  Mayors and their housing and economic development directors gathered on Beacon Hill this week for the institute’s annual Gateway Cities Leadership Summit. While Senators geared up for the main event of the biennial session—the economic development bill debate—Gateway City leaders huddled with Ed Augustus, Secretary of Housing and Livable Communities; Ashley Stolba, Undersecretary of

MassINC Matters: The May/June Round-Up

The latest from our research, journalism, and polling

On this second day of the state’s new fiscal year, we’re sharing a wide range of updates from the past two months at MassINC. This edition includes highlights from two of our Greg Torres Senior Fellows, new research reports from the Policy Center, an update from CommonWealth Beacon, the latest from the MassINC Polling Group,

District Management for Downtown Vitality

Ingredients and Recipes for Success

Commercial districts need a high volume of foot traffic to support thriving small businesses. Supplemental district management services can dramatically increase this pedestrian activity. In recent years, there has been widespread interest in forming district management organizations (DMOs) to provide these services in all types of communities throughout the commonwealth. By unpacking the toolset Massachusetts

Community Capital for Small Businesses

A Study of the CDFI and CDC Ecosystem in Massachusetts

Prepared in partnership with P2 Advisors, this new study explores small business lending services provided by federally certified Community Development Finance Institutions (CDFIs) and state certified Community Development Corporations (CDCs). Through a survey of 22 CDFIs and CDCs, we find these organizations doubled capital deployment to Massachusetts’ underserved small business with federal recovery funds. However,

Like the Celtics, Gateway City legislators are working to finish strong

The Gateway Cities Journal

As the Celtics quietly steeled themselves for the final stage of the banner 18 quest, legislative activity on Beacon Hill reached a crescendo this week. The budget process moved to conference committee, the housing bond bill got its first floor votes, and the joint committee on economic development reported out a redraft of the Governor’s economic development

Summer preview: a sales tax holiday worth celebrating

The Gateway Cities Journal

Last week, the Gateway City Innovation Institute’s Andre Leroux joined a panel of leaders appearing before the Joint Committee on Economic Development and Emerging Technologies to testify in support of House Bill 228/Senate Bill 130, the Downtown Vitality Act (DTVA). The hearing was called to review omnibus economic development legislation filed by Gov. Healey in

24 Gateway City mayors and managers write to state legislators for An Act relative to strengthening Massachusetts’ economic leadership

  May 7, 2024 Representative Jerry Parisella, Co-Chair Senator Barry Finegold, Co-Chair Joint Committee on Economic Development and Emerging Technologies 24 Beacon Street Boston, MA, 02133 Re: H.4459– An Act relative to strengthening Massachusetts’ economic leadership Dear Chairs Parisella and Finegold, and members of the Committee, We, the undersigned mayors and managers of Gateway municipalities,

Andre Leroux offers testimony to Joint Committee on Economic Development and Emerging Technologies

On H.4459– An Act relative to strengthening Massachusetts’ economic leadership

May 7, 2024 Representative Jerry Parisella, Co-Chair Senator Barry Finegold, Co-Chair Joint Committee on Economic Development and Emerging Technologies 24 Beacon Street Boston, MA, 02133 Re: H.4459– An Act relative to strengthening Massachusetts’ economic leadership Dear Chairs Parisella and Finegold, and members of the Committee, On behalf of MassINC’s Gateway Cities Innovation Institute and our

Will April showers bring May flowers?

The Gateway Cities Journal

April rained federal money down on Massachusetts. Three new funding opportunities are especially promising for Gateway Cities: Solar for All. Massachusetts recently received $156 million from this Inflation Reduction Act program to help low-income communities install solar. Solar for All provides zero interest loans for residential projects, as well as financing for public housing authorities

New MPG Poll: Worcester-area residents back fare-free buses

70% want to see the program extended for a 5th year; riders say they will ride less if fares return

As the Worcester Regional Transit Authority (WRTA) weighs the future of fare-free bus service, a new poll of the region finds that seven-in-ten residents support continuing the 4-year-old policy. A majority (54%) strongly support continuing free fares. And nearly half of current riders surveyed say they would ride the bus less (26%) or stop riding altogether (19%)
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