Research Publications

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Leadership Through Innovation

N/A Neighborhoods

Apr 01 2003 Publication Date

Innovation and public-private partnerships have played central roles in the development of Boston's modern economy. This report discusses the evolution of the city's economy with detailed data for 1970-2000.


Topics: Industry Profiles, Real Estate & Development
Tax Exempt Property in Boston

N/A Neighborhoods

Dec 01 2002 Publication Date

Describes the impact, location, and issues of the fifty percent of Boston's land that is tax exempt.


Topics: Real Estate & Development
Intellectual Capital Drives Boston’s Record as a Top Location for Business

N/A Neighborhoods

Sep 01 2002 Publication Date

Discusses Boston's consistently high rankings in Fortune Magazine as a place to live and do business. This success comes from the innovation and intellectual capital driving the city's major industries.


Topics: Industry Profiles, Real Estate & Development
Boston Influence Found Throughout The Region

N/A Neighborhoods

Jul 01 2002 Publication Date

Boston is the economic, cultural, medical, educational and governmental capital of New England.


Topics: Income & Poverty, Industry Profiles, Labor Market, Real Estate & Development
Boston's Industrial Spaces

N/A Neighborhoods

Feb 01 2002 Publication Date

Industrial land and building spaces in Boston and its neighborhoods.


Topics: Real Estate & Development
A Strong Economy and Housing

N/A Neighborhoods

Jul 01 2001 Publication Date

Discusses the Economic Development and Housing Legislation Proposed by the City of Boston and the Boston Redevelopment Authority in the 2001-2002 Legislative Session.


Topics: Real Estate & Development
Boston Economy 2002

N/A Neighborhoods

Jun 01 2001 Publication Date

A comprehensive view of Boston's economy and its continued strength in the face of a national recession. Uses a variety of city, state, federal and private data sources.


Topics: Income & Poverty, Industry Profiles, Labor Market, Real Estate & Development
New Century Begins with Building Boom

N/A Neighborhoods

Jan 01 2001 Publication Date

New Century Begins with Building Boom--90s End with Strong Development in Many Sectors.


Topics: Real Estate & Development
The Public Process in Economic Development

N/A Neighborhoods

Jun 01 2000 Publication Date


Topics: Real Estate & Development
Tall Ships Visit Boston

N/A Neighborhoods

Jun 01 2000 Publication Date

Documents the economic benefits of the tall ship's visit to Boston in July, 2000.


Topics: Industry Profiles, Real Estate & Development