Research Publications

Neighborhoods

Boston in Context: Neighborhoods - 2015

This publication compares Boston and its neighborhoods to the U.S. and Massachusetts on several demographic, economic and housing characteristics. This report uses a combination of 2010 Census data and 2009-2013 American Community Survey data.

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Downtown Crossing-Vital Heart of Downtown Boston

For over a century, Downtown Crossing has been an important economic engine for the City of Boston. Today, under the leadership of Mayor Menino and strong public-private partnerships, it is evolving into a vibrant mixed-use district.

Chinatown Profile in Cantonese-Census 2000

Census 2000 data on Boston's Chinatown on population, housing and employment published in Cantonese.

Chinatown Profile Census 2000

Census 2000 data on Boston's Chinatown on population, housing and employment.

Dynamo of the Hub

Portrays Downtown Boston as a geographically small but important area - historically, economically, socially and culturally.

Chinatown Business Survey

As part of the Chinatown Community Plan effort, a survey of business establishments in the Chinatown section of Boston was completed in the fall of 1987. The Chinatown Community Plan effort sought to assess the conditions for operating a business in this area.

Chinatown User Survey Part 1

The Chinatown user survey was conducted to obtain information about people who use Chinatown, who they are and why they do.

Chinatown User Survey Part 2

The Chinatown user survey was conducted to obtain information about people who use Chinatown, who they are and why they do.

Chinatown Housing Survey

The Chinatown Housing Survey assesses the condition of housing units and determine the need for new construction and upgrading of current units.