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Constructing the Future: Strategies to Help Massachusetts Meet Its Clean Energy and Housing Goals
June 17, 2025
- Construction output has declined in recent years. Prompt action to stimulate demand is necessary to sustain this critical workforce and preserve long-term industry capacity.
- Assuming continued economic growth, scaling up the training system to meet workforce needs for housing and clean energy should be an attainable goal.
- Recent progress in racial, ethnic, and gender diversity presents an opportunity to expand the industry’s future labor pool.
- Reducing construction costs while maintaining competitive, family-sustaining wages will require meaningful gains in productivity.
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Gateway Cities Journal | Strengthen our local economies amidst headwinds
The state shouldn’t miss its chance to launch the Downtown Vitality Fund.
May 29, 2025
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Gateway Cities Journal | ESOL in Massachusetts: Short-term relief, long-term strategy
Progress in the quest for a more robust and more dynamic ESOL training system in Massachusetts.
May 15, 2025
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Gateway Cities Journal | Abundance and Scarcity in Gateway Cities
As cities like Lawrence continue to grapple with the challenges of housing affordability, the importance of naturally occurring affordable housing has never been clearer — and neither has the urgent need for innovative solutions.
May 1, 2025
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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.
April 17, 2025
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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.
April 15, 2025
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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.
April 15, 2025
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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.
April 3, 2025
