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Local leadership in the face of Covid-19
From Sen. Eric Lesser and Rep. Antonio F.D. Cabral, chairs of the Gateway City: from the standpoint of both public health and social and economic well-being, COVID-19 presents an unprecedented challenge for Gateway Cities.
March 20, 2020
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There’s more to transformative TOD than real estate
Gateway Cities represent vast opportunity for small businesses to thrive and for the cities themselves to prosper — but that requires equity.
March 11, 2020
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Baker’s Economic Development Bill Builds on Gateway City Strengths
The Governor’s bill contains several provisions with the potential to play a particularly powerful role increasing the vitality of Gateway Cities across the state by building on their strengths.
March 9, 2020
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Why regional ballot initiatives make sense for Massachusetts
The Gateway Cities Journal
March 3, 2020
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WANTED: Sharper tools for Gateway City transit-oriented development
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.
February 27, 2020
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RBIs to the rescue: What happens when locals make their own decisions about transit
<iframe width="100%" height="20" scrolling="no" frameborder="no" allow="autoplay" src="https://w.soundcloud.com/player/?url=https%3A//api.soundcloud.com/tracks/765932287&color=%23ff5500&inverse=false&auto_play=false&show_user=true"></iframe>This week on Gateways, Tracy is joined by Denny Zane, Executive Director of Move LA. Having lived in Massachusetts, Denny is familiar with the unreliable public transit that Commonwealth riders deal with on a daily basis.
February 27, 2020
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Holyoke offers blueprint for pre-k expansion
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February 12, 2020
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Finding inspiration domestically and abroad for bold action on regional transit
<iframe width="100%" height="20" scrolling="no" frameborder="no" allow="autoplay" src="https://w.soundcloud.com/player/?url=https%3A//api.soundcloud.com/tracks/755124502&color=%23ff5500&inverse=false&auto_play=false&show_user=true"></iframe>This week on Gateways, Tracy returns from a visit to Washington, D.C., where she attended the National Conference of Mayors and heard about transportation models from far and wide that could potentially serve as something for our Commonwealth to aspire to.
February 12, 2020
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The evolving role of street workers in youth violence prevention
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February 12, 2020
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Haverhill ponders pathways to a more inclusive future
At a time when division seems all pervasive, it's reassuring to visit Gateway Cities and find citizens engaging in difficult and potentially divisive issues in an entirely respectful and open-minded manner.
January 27, 2020