Annual analysis of downtown office occupancy rates in Worcester's Central Business District.

Fifth annual report benchmarking economic development in Worcester.

Examines the impact of siting minimally-supervised residential programs for those with substance abuse problems in residential neighborhoods.

Fourth annual report benchmarking municipal and neighborhood services.

Examines why the number of candidates running in Worcester elections has been declining since the 1980's.

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

Describes Worcester's cost reductions and municipal service improvements, and offers suggestions for additional improvements.

Third report measuring the performance of Worcester's police, fire, and ambulance/emergency medical services.

Compares Worcester's municipal health benefits with towns in the Worcester vicinity, 28 larger cities and towns in Massachusetts, regional and national averages, and data from private employers.

Are there any correlations between form of government and the level of economic health and vibrancy? How does this relate to Worcester?