Towards a more prosperous Springfield, Massachusetts: project introduction and motivation

Marques Benton, Lynn E. Browne, Prabal Chakrabarti, DeAnna Green, Yolanda Kodrzycki, Ana Patricia Munoz, David Plasse and Richard Walker

No 2009-01, Public and Community Affairs Discussion Papers from Federal Reserve Bank of Boston

Abstract: The Federal Reserve Bank of Boston has committed to supporting ongoing efforts at the state and local levels to revitalize the City of Springfield, Massachusetts. Drawing upon its analytical capabilities, its experience working with community organizations and earlier research on poverty in Springfield, the Bank seeks to develop strategies that will enable Springfield residents, particularly those living in impoverished neighborhoods in and near downtown, to participate more fully in the Springfield economy and the revitalization process. The Bank?s efforts are also intended to complement the development of an economic vision for Springfield that is currently being undertaken by the civic think tank, MassINC, as well as efforts by Massachusetts and Springfield public officials and the local business community to attract jobs to the City.

Keywords: Cities and towns - Massachusetts; Economic conditions - Massachusetts (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2009
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