All Updates

The latest releases, events, and articles from across MassINC.

  • Gateway Cities Journal | Restoring Homes and Reviving Hope

    Dina Fein reflects on key insights from the Reclaiming Vacant Property Conference and outlines a path forward for transforming abandoned spaces into stable homes.

  • MassINC Matters: April 2025

    From a first-hand ride on the South Coast Rail, to awards for our newsroom and a top 20 ranking for MPG, to a bevy of new reports — there’s a lot to catch up on. Here’s a look at what we’ve been up to over the past two months.

  • Reclaiming Vacant Property Conference

    On April 8, housing and community development leaders from across Massachusetts came together in Springfield to explore strategies for reclaiming vacant properties and expanding access to affordable homeownership.

  • Massachusetts Democrats want delegation to fight Trump. The rest of the state? Not so much.

    Massachusetts Democrats are more eager than Democrats nationwide to push back against Republicans, according to a new poll.

  • Gateway Cities Journal | Free Gateway Cities from the heavy burden of legacy pension costs

  • Kerry Healey was right: we should discuss senior ‘overhousing’

    Making it easier for seniors to downsize would be welcomed by those who want to move — and be a boon for families squeezed by our housing shortage.

  • Gateway Cities Journal | South Coast Rail’s Journey from Skepticism to Reality: A Rider’s Perspective

    After decades of doubt and delays, South Coast Rail is finally a reality—proving that persistence, vision, and bold ambition can transform communities. A reflection from Elise Rapoza of MassINC.

  • Reckoning with Historic Unfunded Municipal Pension Obligations

    This report examines the historical decisions that contributed to these unfunded liabilities and highlights how current taxpayers are paying more than their fair share.

  • Gateway Cities Journal | Gateway City students call for more Early College

  • Early College Life Sciences Pathways

    Expanding Early College access and strengthening career-connected learning are critical to ensuring Massachusetts maintains a competitive, skilled workforce. This report outlines four key objectives to guide an expansion strategy that state leaders are currently developing.