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Boston’s Small Businesses Withstood the MBTA Shutdowns

Orange & Green Line shutdown shows the resiliency of small businesses.

New BPS/BTU Contract Driven by State Mandates

Boston's new Teachers' Contract costs $141.7M over three years. Learn more about the impact on education in Boston.

Boston’s Capital Plan

Boston's current long-term capital investment program totals $3.6B & supports 407 projects to update and improve City infrastructure.

Community Preservation Act Hits 5-year Mark in Boston

Impact of CPA in Boston: 5 years of housing, open space and recreation, and historic preservation.

Boston Highlighted on a Map by a Red Pushpin

New Budgetary Process Comes with Challenges & Opportunities

First-year results of Boston's new budget process

Research Bureau In the News

Last year was the slowest for new housing approvals in Boston since 2015. Some warn 2023 will be slower.
By Catherine Carlock | The Boston Globe | January 9, 2023

Boston Research Bureau Says Inflation Could Pressure $3.6B Capital Plan
By Steve Adams | Banker & Tradesman | December 22, 2022

Wu seeks to wrangle more affordable housing from Boston developers
By Saraya Wintersmith | GBH | December 15, 2022

Boston City Council signals impatience with Wu on housing
By Saraya Wintersmith | GBH | December 12, 2022

Council’s cooler heads should halt unwarranted pay grab
Wu was right to veto a raise that would set a high bar for future collective bargaining agreements.
The Editorial Board | The Boston Globe | October 19, 2022

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