WORCESTER – Worcester’s front and back door could use a new paint job, maybe even a new frame, according to a research report published by a Worcester nonprofit.
See More...Somewhere between the extremes of the city of Worcester owning and operating all of its on- and off-street parking assets for the purpose of economic development and a full privatization of those assets which would maximize profitability, lies the city’s solution for Worcester in optimizing public assets. The Worcester Regional Research Bureau, in its recent study of Worcester parking assets chose the former, by adding yet another layer of government by recommending a politically-chosen Parking Commission and parking czar. This is the wrong recommendation.
See More...A report released in June by the Worcester Regional Research Bureau urged the city to create a master-plan to revamp public parking.
See More...Contrary to popular public belief, there appears to be sufficient parking in downtown Worcester to meet its needs.
See More...WORCESTER – The School Department plans to raise funds of up to $100,000 to develop a strategic plan for the district.
See More...Downtown Worcester is at a tipping point, where the city needs to be less concerned about incentivizing businesses, residents and visitors to the area and more concerned about providing a positive experience for those going downtown, said Timothy Murry, president and CEO of the Worcester Regional Chamber of Commerce.
See More...WORCESTER – Sometimes acting globally sparks ideas that have an impact locally.
See More...A report released Thursday from the Worcester Regional Research Bureau recommends the city create an independent parking division and raise parking rates, so a dedicated staff can give the proper attention to the infrastructure, service and technology improvements necessary for parking to complement the city’s redevelopment plans.
See More...The Worcester Regional Research Bureau is urging the city to create a dedicated Parking Division following the release of a report that concludes the available downtown parking’s “location, condition, and design limit its ability to support an aggressive economic development agenda,” and that its “position within City government—well down the hierarchical food chain—limits its ability to compete for attention and resources and adapt to new technologies that are improving the relationship between parking and cities globally.”
See More...The analysis by Worcester Research Bureau educates and raises warning flags over issues ranging from the percentage of the City’s property that is exempt because it is held by non-profits to the threat of unfunded liabilities — the long-term pension and healthcare costs tied to city workers.
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