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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

The Research Division compiles and analyzes current, historical, and comparative data on the City of Boston. The Research Division strives to understand the current environment of the city to produce quality research and targeted information that will inform and benefit the residents and businesses of Boston.

Staff members have experience in economics, sociology and public policy, computer science, and data science. They also have prior experience working with research institutes, colleges and universities, and community organizations.

Staff areas of expertise and primary research topics include neighborhood and city demographics; the labor market, industries, jobs, and employers; real estate and development; econometric modeling; economic development; and populations of interest, such as the foreign-born.

For more information, please contact the Research Division.