Research Publications

Explore the BPDA Research Division publications below by keyword, neighborhood, or topic. If you have questions about these documents, or are looking for specific information, please review the Frequently Requested Information page. This page features publications covering the most requested economic and demographic data for Boston.

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Boston's Population 2000 -Changes in Population, Race and Ethnicity

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Mar 01 2001 Publication Date

Changes in Population, Race, and Ethnicity in Boston and Boston's Neighborhoods - 1980 to 2000.


Topics: Foreign-born, Households & Families, Race
Boston's Unemployment is Lowest Ever Measured

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Mar 01 2001 Publication Date

Boston’s Unemployment is Lowest Ever Measured--Record unemployment rate leads to full employment economy.


Topics: Income & Poverty, Labor Market
New Century Begins with Building Boom

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Jan 01 2001 Publication Date

New Century Begins with Building Boom--90s End with Strong Development in Many Sectors.


Topics: Real Estate & Development
Boston Leads Nation Again in NIH Awards

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Sep 01 2000 Publication Date

Documents Boston's leadership in medical research with comparisons to other cities.


Topics: Industry Profiles
The Public Process in Economic Development

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Jun 01 2000 Publication Date


Topics: Real Estate & Development
Tall Ships Visit Boston

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Jun 01 2000 Publication Date

Documents the economic benefits of the tall ship's visit to Boston in July, 2000.


Topics: Industry Profiles, Real Estate & Development
Survey of Linkage Programs in Other US Cities

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May 01 2000 Publication Date

A comprehensive look at linkage programs in other cities comparing policies, practices and results.


Topics: Real Estate & Development
Higher Education in Boston

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Mar 01 2000 Publication Date

Highlights the important role of Boston's $4 billion higher education economy to both the city and the economy.


Topics: Industry Profiles
Dormitory Bed Increases Welcome in Boston's Hot Housing Market

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Jan 01 2000 Publication Date

Dormitory Bed Increases Welcome in Boston. More dorms free up 2,600 apartments in the city.


Topics: Education
Boston Benefits As College Capital

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Jan 01 2000 Publication Date

A Decade of Enrollment in Boston's colleges and Universities Traces ten years (1989 - 1998) of college enrollment.


Topics: Education