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2024.07.11 Public Engagement - Recording

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07/12/2024
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2023.05.16 Raymond L. Flynn Marine Park Master Plan tenant Intro Webinar Slides

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07/11/2024
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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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2024.07.11 Public Engagement Presentation - English

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07/10/2024
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2024.07.11 Public Engagement Presentation - Spanish

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

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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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Exploring Boston Neighborhood Park Usage and Users

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06/07/2024

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This presentation, a collaboration between BPDA Research and the Boston Parks and Recreation Department, investigates the park usage patterns and user demographics of 3 of Boston's neighborhood parks: Ringer park in Allston, McLaughlin park in Mission Hill, and Ronan park in Dorchester. Further, it considers factors potentially influencing park usage.

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Zoning Commission Agenda 2024-06-12

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180 Western Avenue 505 Dorchester Avenue (Dot Ave) 65 Ellery Street 75 Ellery Street

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05/29/2024
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