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Research Publications

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Hotels in Boston

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Aug 13 2014 Publication Date

This report provides information on Boston's hotel industry, growth, and overall economic impact. It details occupancy rates, hotel distribution by neighborhood, and more.


Topics: Real Estate & Development
Boston's Economy

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Dec 13 2013 Publication Date

This Power Point presentation provides an overview of Boston's economy. It includes data on employment, key industries, wages, unemployment and employment forecasts.


Topics: Income & Poverty, Industry Profiles, Labor Market, Real Estate & Development
Boston by the Numbers: Housing - 2013

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Oct 02 2013 Publication Date

Boston by the Numbers is a series created by the Research Division that highlights the characteristics of Boston’s population and economy. This report details the history and current state of Boston’s housing stock.


Topics: Real Estate & Development
Economy Report 2013

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Jan 01 2013 Publication Date

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.


Topics: Income & Poverty, Industry Profiles, Labor Market, Real Estate & Development
Triple Bottom Line Calculator - IEDC 2012

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Jan 30 2012 Publication Date

Alvaro Lima, the BRA’s Director of Research, was invited to speak at the International Economic Development Council's (IEDC) 2012 Leadership Summit in San Antonio, TX. IEDC is the world's largest membership organization serving the economic development profession. At the Summit he presented the Triple Bottom Line (TBL) Calculator for assessing the economic, environmental, and social impact of strategic capital investments in municipalities on a panel called Success Metrics: Economic, Social and Ecological.


Topics: Income & Poverty, Industry Profiles, Labor Market, Real Estate & Development
History of Boston's Economy

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Nov 01 2011 Publication Date

Over the past thirty years, Boston has become a leader in financial services, health care, and education.


Topics: Income & Poverty, Industry Profiles, Labor Market, Real Estate & Development
Measuring Return on Capital Investments in the City of Boston

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Jul 01 2011 Publication Date

Mark Melnik, Deputy Director for Research, presents at the 2011 Transportation Research Board, Joint Summer Meeting, July 11, Future Directions for the Federal Transportation Programs, on "How Can We Better Measure Return on Transportation Investments?"


Topics: Income & Poverty, Industry Profiles, Labor Market, Real Estate & Development
Boston by the Numbers - Land Area & Use

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Mar 01 2011 Publication Date

Boston by the Numbers is a series created by the Research Division that highlights the characteristics of Boston's population and economy.


Topics: Real Estate & Development
The Largest Employers in Boston 2011

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Mar 01 2011 Publication Date

The Largest Employers in the City of Boston is a report produced through the results of an analysis of the largest private sector companies with 500 or more employees in Boston.


Topics: Industry Profiles, Labor Market, Real Estate & Development
The Boston Economy in 2010

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Jan 01 2011 Publication Date

This report profiles Boston's current economic state and analyzes past recessions with an eye toward the prospects for recovery.


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