Gateway Cities
The Gateway Cities Innovation Institute works to unlock the economic potential of small to mid-size regional cities.
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Gateway Cities Journal: First take—Gov. Healey’s economic development bill
The Gateway Cities Journal
March 15, 2024
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Accelerating Inclusive Growth in the Pioneer Valley
A Prospectus for Transformative Economic Investment
March 13, 2024
- The Pioneer Valley faces economic challenges including a lack of growing industry clusters and underperforming research and development
- Strong assets in the sectors of food science, advanced materials, and clean energy provide an opportunity for state investments to leverage these assets
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Housing for All
Forward-Looking Strategies for a Growing New Bedford
February 16, 2024
- In New Bedford, rents have risen sharply, and demand has outpaced existing housing units by thousands of units
- Land assembly, prioritizing home ownership, and increasing the number of skilled real estate and construction workers, among other strategies, will help to build on the work New Bedford has done to balance the housing market
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Gateway Cities Journal: New Bedford’s leadership on housing is a model for Gateway Cities
The Gateway Cities Journal
February 15, 2024
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In Pursuit of Greatness
Bold Strategies to Grow a Strong and Diverse Educator Workforce
February 5, 2024
- Despite strong growth in the number of teachers of color hired in Massachusetts, student diversity has increased faster, leading to a larger gap in representation that will continue to grow if left unaddressed
- Closing gaps in college access through Early College programs, adopting multiple approaches to licensure, and launching apprenticeship programs would strengthen pathways for teachers of color
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Gateway Cities Journal: It’s cold outside, but things are heating up fast on Beacon Hill
The Gateway Cities Journal
January 26, 2024
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Gateway City mayors show collective support on several bills
January 26, 2024
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Gateway Cities Journal: Sec. Augustus hits stride with new plans and policies to combat the housing crisis
The Gateway Cities Journal
January 16, 2024
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Event Recap | 11th Annual Gateway Cities Innovation Institute Awards & Summit
Event recognizes Gateway City clean energy efforts and presents strategies on building decarbonization and transportation in Gateway Cities
November 22, 2023