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    State of the City 2026

    The City of Worcester and the Worcester Regional Research Bureau (WRRB) presented a State of the City Address on Wednesday, June 17, 2026, at Worcester City Hall.

    May 27, 2026
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    Building For Tomorrow

    View a discussion on Massachusetts' Statewide Housing Plan, the Unlocking Housing Production Commission's "Building for Tomorrow" recommendations, and other regional housing efforts in Central Massachusetts.

    May 9, 2025
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    State of the City Address

    The Worcester Regional Research Bureau and the City of Worcester will present a State of the City Address on Wednesday, May 21, 2025, 6:00PM at the Jean McDonough Arts Center.

    May 1, 2025
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    A City for People: Reorienting Parking Policy

    The panel of experts will explore the historical development and impact of parking policy in Massachusetts communities and modern updates to facilitate urban growth.

    April 28, 2025
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    In the Zone: Inclusionary Zoning, in Practice

    Learn from in-depth research on Inclusionary Zoning policies & hear directly from practitioners about their experiences in MA communities.

    April 18, 2025
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    Worcester Now Next: An update and dialogue on the City’s Master Plan

    As part of Jane Week in the Woo, The Research Bureau presents an update & dialogue on the Worcester's Master Plan with city leaders.

    April 17, 2023
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    Redlining in Worcester

    Redlining in Worcester: You are invited to a Zoom webinar. Feb 27, 2023 5 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada).

    February 14, 2023
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    Boosting Broadband Webinar

    Learn about the State's $50 million Broadband Innovation Fund and new programs on Digital Equity Partnerships and Municipal Digital Equity Planning.

    October 13, 2022
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    WRRB Spring Board Meeting, April 9, 2021, Featuring Dr. Mattie Castiel

    Watch Featured Speaker, Dr. Mattie Castiel's presentation, at our Spring Board Meeting on April 9, 2021.

    April 9, 2021
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    Learning from the Pandemic – Lessons from State & National Perspectives

    Monday, March 22, 2021, 10:00AM - 11:00AM. As the COVID-19 pandemic endures and students continue remote learning, this panel is convened to shed light on educational excellence through remote learning, hybrid, and in-person learning.

    March 8, 2021
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