Research Publications

A report on major economic, demographic and market indicators for Boston.

Innovation and public-private partnerships have played central roles in the development of Boston's modern economy. This report discusses the evolution of the city's economy with detailed data for 1970-2000.

Describes the impact, location, and issues of the fifty percent of Boston's land that is tax exempt.

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.

Boston is the economic, cultural, medical, educational and governmental capital of New England.

Industrial land and building spaces in Boston and its neighborhoods.

Discusses the Economic Development and Housing Legislation Proposed by the City of Boston and the Boston Redevelopment Authority in the 2001-2002 Legislative Session.

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.

New Century Begins with Building Boom--90s End with Strong Development in Many Sectors.