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Celebrating Dominicans' Contributions to Boston

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Age, Education, Foreign-born, Gender, Households & Families, Language, Race

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08/20/2024

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This presentation examines Dominicans' demographic and labor force contributions to Boston in light of their growing U.S-born population. A summarizing infographic is available here.

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Bridging Continents: The African-Born Community in Boston

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08/16/2024

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This presentation describes the African-born community in Boston, exploring their origins, geographic distribution, population trends, and demographic and economic profile.

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2024.08.01 Zoning Districts Deep Dive - Recording

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08/02/2024
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2024.08.01 Zoning Districts Deep Dive Presentation - English

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08/02/2024
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2024.08.01 Zoning Districts Deep Dive Presentation - Haitian Creole

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08/01/2024
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2024.08.01 Zoning Districts Deep Dive Presentation - Spanish

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08/01/2024
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Boston's Economy 2024

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Income & Poverty, Labor Market, Real Estate & Development

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07/10/2024

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Boston's Economy 2024 covers trends in employment, wages, housing prices, and real estate.

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Contributions of Boston's Foreign-Born 2024

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Foreign-born

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06/28/2024

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Boston's immigrant population has contributed substantially to the city's vibrancy and prosperity. This presentation explores how immigrants have been an essential part of Boston's demography and economy, and what immigration reforms could entail for Boston's future.

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Same-Sex Couple Households

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06/20/2024

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This Pride Month presentation explores the spatial and demographic patterns of same-sex couple households in Boston and Massachusetts.

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Celebrating Caribbean Heritage Month

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06/17/2024

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With over 137,000 residents with Caribbean ancestry living in Boston, Caribbeans make important demographic, economic, and cultural contributions to the city. This presentation provides an overview of many characteristics that demonstrate these contributions. A summarizing infographic is available here.

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