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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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Intellectual Capital Drives Boston’s Record as a Top Location for Business

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Industry Profiles, Real Estate & Development

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09/01/2002
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Discusses Boston's consistently high rankings in Fortune Magazine as a place to live and do business. This success comes from the innovation and intellectual capital driving the city's major industries.

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Boston Influence Found Throughout The Region

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

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Document Date:
07/01/2002
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Boston is the economic, cultural, medical, educational and governmental capital of New England.

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Supermarkets good news for Boston's Neighborhoods

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06/01/2002
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Since 1992, 21 new or expanded supermarkets have opened in Boston's neighborhoods, giving residents more convenience and choice.

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Federal R&D Funding in Boston

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05/01/2002
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The City’s Intellectual Capital Yields Large Economic Benefits. This report details the level and type of research and development funding occurring in Boston and its impacts upon the city's economy.

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Manufacturing in Boston 2002

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01/01/2002
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Manufacturing product types and locations in Boston and its neighborhoods.

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Technology Factsheet

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12/01/2001
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Technology Factsheet

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The Largest Private Employers in Boston 2001

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08/01/2001
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Lists the largest private employers in Boston in 2001.

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Boston Economy 2002

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

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06/01/2001
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A comprehensive view of Boston's economy and its continued strength in the face of a national recession. Uses a variety of city, state, federal and private data sources.

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Health and Medical Factsheet

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06/01/2001
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Health and Medical Factsheet

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Hot Hotel Market

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06/01/2001
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Boston's hotel market is as strong as it has ever been. More hotels are in the pipeline and demand will remain strong once the Boston Convention and Exhibition Center opens.

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