Co-Sponsored by The Massachusetts Association of CDCs and the Massachusetts Smart Growth Alliance

Date:  Wednesday, June 2, 2010
Time:  9:30 – 11:30 am
Location:  One Beacon Street, 29th Floor

Registration Begins at 9:00am

In 2006, CHAPA and MACDC produced a major report and sponsored a conference on revitalization strategies for our state’s smaller cities.  Since that time, unpredictable changes have taken place, including the economic recession and the foreclosure crisis.

Against this backdrop, the Patrick/Murray Administration has implemented a number of important initiatives, including the Gateway Plus Action Grant and the Growth Districts Initiative, which have helped to spur housing and economic development activity.  A number of leading civic groups, such as MassINC and the Pioneer Institute, continue to prioritize the revitalization of gateway cities in their research and policy work. And state legislation has been proposed to provide various incentives, such as an expansion of the historic tax credit, to revitalize these cities.

What is the current state of the smaller cities in Massachusetts? What successful strategies have emerged to promote neighborhood planning, development, and revitalization?  How can community-based organizations partner with local government and the private sector to implement positive change?  What new tools and resources are needed?

Cost:  $15.00 for CHAPA and MACDC members; $25.00 for non-members (includes continental breakfast).  Space is limited and you must register by Thursday, May 27.  No refunds will be provided to those who register but do not attend the forum.

Registration:  You may register online, by phone, fax, or email.

Online:  http://www.chapa.org/?q=event;

Phone: 617-742-0820; Fax: 617-742-3953

Email: jmissick@chapa.org