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Boston Redevelopment Authority
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PlanningJobs &
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Economic Development
Economic Initiatives
BRA created to promote investment and development in Boston.
1957
Boston Redevelopment Authority
1969
New Boston City Hall opens
1974
US Congress established Community Development Block Grant
1977
Boston Marine Industrial Park created to protect marine, industrial and related jobs
1986
Mayor’s office of Jobs & Community Services is created
1993
City council president Thomas M. Menino becomes Boston’s 53rd Mayor
2001
Mayor launches Back Streets
Mayor launches Life Tech & Onein3
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Mayor launches Create Boston & Boston Retail
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Boston Redevelopmen
t Authority
PlanningJobs &
Community Services
Economic Development
Economic Initiatives
Boston Redevelopment Authority
Economic Initiatives
Boston Retail
Back Streets
Create Boston
Green Tech
LifeTech Onein3
Boston Redevelopment AuthorityEconomic Initiatives
Economic Initiatives Mission
BRA's Economic Initiatives team implements and manages key economic sector projects to promote a strong economy in Boston.
• Work in partnership with neighborhood residents, business owners, community-based organizations, developers, and state and federal agencies.
City Liaison Financial
Incentives Policy Development Site
Finding
Economic Initiatives Tools
Permitting
Zoning
Educational Events
Outreach and Networking
City Liaison
Loans
Bonds
Tax incremental financing
Other
Financial Incentives
Business Improvements Districts
Neighborhood Strategic Plans
Policy for a Specific Sector
Workforce Development
Policy Development
City-owned Properties
Local Brokers
Strategic Partnerships
Site Finding
Site location assistance
Future Outlook
Enhance parking, infrastructure, transportation, “green” industrial areas and develop policy to protect existing industry
Enhance the pedestrian only zone, form a Business Improvement District and increase marketing and promotions.
Continue focus on video game industry, which is projected to be a $55 billion industry globally in 2011
Continue strong focus on ARRA funding to promote EE and RE for businesses in Boston
Facilitate development of life sciences commercial space. Connect small biotech with the venture community.
Continued focus on the
financial strength
and engagement
of Boston young
population, including increased
mentorship
THANK YOU!
Lisa Hemmerle, CPA (MA Lisc.)
Deputy Director of Economic Initiatives
617.918.4280