A Guide to State Development Resources
This "Guide to State Development Resources" is an easy to use tool that municipal officials and volunteers can employ to access information regarding resources provided by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts that assist in the planning, funding and implementation of a wide range of local development projects. Each page provides summaries of, and links to, key resources.
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Resources that provide assistance to communities to finance the development of affordable housing for low- and moderate-income households.
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Resources that provide assistance to communities to plan for the development of affordable housing for low- and moderate-income households.
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Resources that address the economic and community development needs of downtowns and commercial centers.
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Resources that support the identification, evaluation and/or protection of important historical and archaeological assets of the Commonwealth.
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Resources that facilitate and/or support the establishment, retention, siting and/or expansion of industrial and manufacturing or business facilities/uses, including small business and/or microenterprises.
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Resources that facilitate and/or support the creation, upgrading and/or repair of infrastructure that supports housing, economic and/or neighborhood development efforts. Please note that other types of infrastructure projects (e.g., public works projects such as general road and bridge repair, etc.) are not included in this category.
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Resources that facilitate and/or support the establishment, siting, rehabilitation and/or expansion of some combination of residential, commercial, industrial, office, public, and/or institutional uses.
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Resources that facilitate and/or support the conservation, creation and/or restoration of open space, including parks, outdoor recreational space, wetlands, forests, farm lands, wildlife habitats, etc.
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