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This is the website for the City of Boston’s new Planning Department, which launched on July 1. The staff and many responsibilities of the Boston Planning & Development Agency have moved to the Planning Department of the City of Boston including planning & zoning, urban design, development review, and real estate divisions. Please excuse any misalignment you may see on our site as we transition to the City. Learn more

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The Largest Employers in the City of Boston

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Industry Profiles, Labor Market

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Document Date:
11/27/2013
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This report provides an overview of the largest private sector employers - defined as having 500 employees or more - in the city of Boston. 121 private sector companies made the list. The report also details the largest employers within each of Boston's major industries.

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Grocery Stores in Boston - 2013

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Industry Profiles

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Document Date:
10/02/2013
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This publication discusses current and future grocery stores in Boston. It includes details on square footage, replacements, and expansions of grocery stores, as well as a map with all current supermarkets in Boston. The data in this report is a combination of 2011 City of Boston Assessing Department and 2012 InfoUSA data. This report has been revised to use the boundaries for the West End and Downtown that went into effect in 2014. See the revised report using the new boundaries

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Grocery Stores in Boston - 2013 (revised)

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Industry Profiles

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Document Date:
10/02/2013
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This publication discusses current and future grocery stores in Boston. It includes details on square footage, replacements, and expansions of grocery stores, as well as a map with all current supermarkets in Boston. The data in this report is a combination of 2011 City of Boston Assessing Department and 2012 InfoUSA data. This report was revised to use the boundaries for the West End and Downtown that went into effect in 2014. See the original report using the previous boundaries

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The Leader in National Institutes of Health Awards for 18 years

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Industry Profiles, Labor Market

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Document Date:
04/23/2013
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In 2012, Boston once again received the most NIH funding of all U.S. cities, with a total of over $1.78 billion. In conjunction with the BRA’s LifeTech initiative, this report highlights the NIH funding awarded to Boston's hospitals, universities, research institutions, health organizations and private companies.

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Boston In Context - Planning Districts

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Age, Education, Foreign-born, Gender, Households & Families, Income & Poverty, Industry Profiles, Language, Planning Districts, Race

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Document Date:
03/28/2013
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This publication compares Boston and its Neighborhoods to the U.S. and Massachusetts on several demographic, economic, and housing characteristics. This report uses a combination of 2010 Census data and 2006-2010 American Community Survey data.

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Boston In Context: Neighborhoods - 2012

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Age, Education, Foreign-born, Gender, Households & Families, Income & Poverty, Industry Profiles, Labor Market, Language, Race

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Document Date:
03/28/2013
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This publication compares Boston and its neighborhoods to the U.S. and Massachusetts on several demographic, economic, and housing characteristics. This report uses a combination of 2010 Census data and 2006-2010 American Community Survey data.

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Economy Report 2013

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Income & Poverty, Industry Profiles, Labor Market, Real Estate & Development

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Document Date:
01/01/2013
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This report discusses current demographic and economic trends in the city of Boston. In terms of demographics, this report shows that over the last decade Boston’s population has grown, became more racially and ethnically diverse, increased its share of young adults, and became more educated. As for the economy, Boston appears to have successfully weathered the storm of the most recent recession. The city has experienced strong job growth over the last year, decreased unemployment, and recent building permit data indicates a very active local real estate and construction market. Lastly, industry employment projections for the region suggest that Boston’s economy is poised to continue growing in the coming years.

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Accommodation and Food Services Industry

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Industry Profiles, Labor Market

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Document Date:
07/01/2012
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Check out our new series on the largest industries in the City of Boston, that contains facts including employment, major employers, education, and more.

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Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation Industry

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Industry Profiles, Labor Market

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Document Date:
07/01/2012
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Check out our new series on the largest industries in the City of Boston, that contains facts including employment, major employers, education, and more.

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Construction Industry

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Document Date:
07/01/2012
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Check out our new series on the largest industries in the City of Boston, that contains facts including employment, major employers, education, and more.

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