When precious commercial tax revenue is at stake, many municipalities will work hard to attract new (or retain existing) businesses. Read More

Talk to enough business owners and you’ll find that there’s no singular recipe for success. Read More

Until the mid-1900s, mills, manufacturing plants and other sites of heavy industry were concentrated in cities. Read More

Despite a municipality’s best efforts, a downtown commercial district often requires extra resources to remain clean, safe and economically strong. Read More

Even in a world of limited resources, it shouldn’t be an either-or approach. As Boston’s public transportation system, the MBTA, is quickly realizing, public-private partnerships can lay the groundwork for a path somewhere in between. Read More