Third annual report benchmarking economic development in Worcester. Contains data on Worcester's commercial and residential real estate market, as well as job market and labor force trends.
Annual analysis of downtown office occupancy rates in Worcester's Central Business District.
After reviewing the work of the Pioneer Valley Planning Commission in facilitating economic development in the Pioneer Valley, the Research Bureau encourages the Central Massachusetts Regional Planning Commission to implement several recommendations.
Second annual report benchmarking economic development in Worcester.
Recommendation for a private sector-initiated organization in the southern part of Worcester County to be called the Worcester Regional Economic Development Alliance (WREDA).
Annual analysis of downtown office occupancy rates in Worcester’s Central Business District.
Basic information on the 49 organizations that provide regional services in central Massachusetts.
This report argues that the Worcester Regional Transit Authority faces serious problems and must adopt more cost-effective methods of operation in order to avoid substantial cuts in service.
First in a series of annual reports documenting trends in economic development in Worcester.
Examines use of Project Labor Agreements for public construction projects.
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