Blog: Economic Development
10-23-15
Boston and Pittsburgh’s Similar Approaches to Waterfront Redevelopment
Pittsburgh and Boston largely abandoned their waterfronts in the wake of deindustrialization. Read More
10-20-15
As ICIC Grows, Dudley Square Remains Home
For ICIC, the economic health of Boston’s Roxbury neighborhood is personal. Read More
10-19-15
Film Tax Credit Fatigue?
It was a good idea, in theory: creating a film tax credit would draw Hollywood’s elite to places like Massachusetts, Michigan, New Mexico and South Carolina. Read More
10-15-15
Smart Redevelopment is Returning Former Military Bases to Economic Engines
The end of the Cold War ushered in an era of reduced expenditures for the U.S. military. Read More
10-02-15
Central Corridor Purchasing Study Demonstrates the Transformative Power Anchors Can Have in Their Local Community
Anchor institutions, or large, place-based organizations such as universities and hospitals, have always played significant economic roles in their communities. Read More