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The housing market is in a state of flux. And the mechanisms that can be used to combat it, such as development incentives and subsidies, are in critical need of a boost. Worcester is rapidly expanding, with 25,000 more residents expected between 2010 and 2020. During the same time period, the city constructed 10,000 new …

Worcester’s Housing Shortage Will Be Addressed By Expanding Developer Incentive Schemes, According To The Chamber Read More »

The city of Worcester, Massachusetts, has been designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Shrewsbury Street is a residential street in the city of Worcester, Massachusetts, United States. The Planning Board unanimously accepted updated plans for the reconstruction of a former screw factory on Shrewsbury Street in the center of the city, in a decision …

The Worcester Planning Board Gave Its Approval On Tuesday To A Revised Design For The Refurbishment Of An Ancient Factory On Shrewsbury Street Read More »

Pleasant Street has been chosen as one of the state’s next participants in the Transformative Development Initiative (TDI), a MassDevelopment initiative for Gateway Cities in the Commonwealth meant to accelerate economic growth within targeted districts, city officials announced this week. The statewide program is doubling in size, reflecting a three-year investment of $23.7 million in …

The State Of Worcester Supports Economic Growth Initiatives On Pleasant Street In Worcester Read More »

A portion of the city’s Pleasant Street neighborhood may be in line for a cash injection to help with business development. The area has been recognized as a Transformative Development Initiative (TDI) district by the Massachusetts Development Finance Agency, better known as MassDevelopment. For economic growth, the plan focuses on communities in midsize “Gateway Cities” …

Pleasant Street In Worcester Has Been Identified As A Potential Economic Development Hotspot Read More »

A community engagement process to look into themes such as housing, land use, the environment, transportation, and economic growth will begin on Monday, according to a statement from the city of Worcester. It is the goal of the Worcester Now/Next program to develop a long-term strategy for projects that will have a broad impact on …

Planned Activities For ‘worcester Now / Next’ Have Been Revealed, Including How Residents Can Participate In The City’s Long-Term Planning Efforts Read More »

When you look at the signage at a gas station, you will note that there is a substantial difference. Aside from that, if you’ve overindulged, you’ve most likely been conscious of it as well. The AAA Northeast reported that the average price of gasoline in Massachusetts reached a new high of $4.16 per gallon, breaking …

Businesses Involved In Local Transportation Are Concerned About The Country’s Record-High Gasoline Prices, Which Have Reached Previously Unheard-Of Levels Read More »