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    Is Transportation an Economic Development Engine for Central Massachusetts? (December 4, 2013)

    December 4, 2013 Harvard Pilgrim Health Care Pavilion DCU Center

    December 4, 2013
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    Worcester by the Numbers: Housing and Land Use

    This report, the third in our series Worcester by the Numbers, provides detailed data on the housing market, land use, and property taxes.

    July 31, 2013
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    Worcester by the Numbers: Economy and Jobs

    This report, the second in our series Worcester by the Numbers, is generously underwritten by MassDevelopment, and focuses on Worcester's economy and jobs during the past decade. It provides data on industries that are growing and shrinking, unemployment, wages, and number of establishments by industry.

    May 21, 2013
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    Should Worcester Welcome a Slot-Machine Casino?

    This report, which examines the operations and potential effects of the slots industry on the City of Worcester, was undertaken because Worcester has been designated as the preferred site for a slot-machine casino by Mass Gaming LLC, a subsidiary of Rush Gaming.

    March 1, 2013
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    Worcester’s Demographic Trends: 2010 Census

    This report analyzes Worcester's demographic, education, employment, income, and other trends based on data from the 2010 Census. The data indicate fairly substantial changes in the City's population over the past couple of decades measured by a number of different indicators.

    February 11, 2013
  • Economic Development,Reports

    Fare Play? Regulating Worcester’s Livery Vehicles and Taxis

    This report discusses the regulations of Worcester's livery vehicles and taxis.

    October 1, 2012
  • Events,Forum

    Downtown Revitalization: What Works? (May 2, 2012)

    Wednesday, May 2, 2012 7:45 a.m. to 9:15 a.m Massachusetts College of Pharmacy & Health Sciences

    May 2, 2012
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    Benchmarking Economic Development in Worcester: 2012

    This report, generously underwritten by MassDevelopment, examines the economic health of the city and region from a variety of angles such as the tax base and the labor and housing markets.

    March 21, 2012
  • Economic Development,Reports

    Downtown Worcester Office Occupancy: 2011 Survey

    The Research Bureau’s annual analysis of office occupancy rates in downtown Worcester and detailed listing of office space available for lease.

    October 27, 2011
  • Economic Development,Reports

    Downtown Worcester Office Occupancy: 2010 Survey

    Annual analysis of downtown office occupancy rates in Worcester's Central Business District and detailed listing of office space available for lease.

    December 17, 2010
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