Examines the air-charter industry, the regional passenger market, and airfield facilities and indicates that Worcester Airport is favorably positioned to attract domestic air charter service.

In order to reduce Worcester's extraordinarily high tax rate, a hindrance to attracting and expanding commercial and industrial development, the Research Bureau urges City officials to adopt a policy of gradually reducing the commercial/industrial and residential tax rates over a period of years.

This report contends that, in order to stimulate economic development, Worcester should focus on prudent financial management, develop a concrete plan for providing property tax relief, and foster a healthier economic climate.

Examines the possibility of air cargo at the Worcester airport.

Evaluates changing Worcester's municipal charter from a council-manager form of government to a "strong mayor" form.

Drawing from the successes of 5 cities whose downtown areas face similar challenges to that of Worcester's, this report recommendations specific steps to revitalize downtown Worcester.

Worcester's tax rates are compared to similar and surrounding cities and towns.

Recommends that Worcester takes steps to bring the budget under control, and ensure that annual expenditures be kept at or below the rate of inflation.

This report discusses the role of Worcester's zoning ordinance in stimulating development.

This report discusses the Worcester Public Schools' concerted effort to comply with the requirements of the Massachusetts Education Reform Act, and have demonstrated measurable improvement in a number of areas.