Policy Center
Research, events, and articles from the MassINC Policy Center, including the Gateway Cities Innovation Institute.
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Aligning Policy with Opportunity: Expanding ESOL Access to Strengthen Massachusetts’ Workforce
MassINC’s research sits at the center of a powerful public-private partnership that has driven a combined $20 million investment in ESOL.
July 21, 2025
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Constructing the Future Report Release
MassINC and partners explore the path ahead for Massachusetts’ skilled construction workforce.
June 30, 2025
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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
