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Benchmarking Municipal...

Our reports on urban policy relate to various urban issues facing Worcester and the surrounding region. Examples include housing and changes in regional demographics.

Jun 01, 2005

Benchmarking Youth Services in Worcester: 2005

Documents Worcester’s youth service program performance, including data from the Worcester Public Schools and local nonprofit institutions.

Apr 01, 2004

Benchmarking Youth Services in Worcester: 2004

Documents Worcester’s youth service program performance, including data from the Worcester Public Schools and local nonprofit institutions.

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2 weeks ago

Have you read our brief on the Worcester Housing Authority? The second largest of 253 housing authorities in Massachusetts supports nearly 7,000 households and serves 15,000 residents. This brief explores the WHA's governance, funding, and programs. www.wrrb.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/WRRB-Bureau-Brief-Worcester-Housing-Authority-December-20... ... See MoreSee Less

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The Research Bureau

2 weeks ago

The Research Bureau is pleased to share its report Opportunity Zones in Worcester: Characteristics of Worcester's Designated Areas.

The Opportunity Zone program was created by the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017. It provides tax deferments and forgiveness to investors who support projects in designated areas. This investment must come from capital gains and has multiple conditions attached in an effort to benefit, specific, low-income areas. Worcester has six designated Opportunity Zones. Five are clustered around the downtown area, while one is on the Worcester-Millbury line. All have different challenges and opportunities. Some are mainly residential, while others are mainly commercial. Some have dense construction already, while others have open land available. All will undoubtedly see an uptick in investor interest, as media attention on Opportunity Zones has been intense nationally and experts have reported high interest from investors, corporations, and developers.

By reviewing zoning, data from the U.S. Census Bureau and Worcester’s Assessor’s office, and key features for the City’s six Opportunity Zones, The Research Bureau hopes to provide a resource for those interested in investing in the community. ... See MoreSee Less

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