‘Crowded In, Priced Out’ Report Spotlights Lack of Family-Sized Housing

by James Fuccione | Feb 5, 2020 | Data and Reports

The latest in a string of reports on the region’s housing woes comes from the Metropolitan Area Planning Council (MAPC) and focuses on the lack of family-sized housing while taking note of implications for older adult homeowners. The full report with...

Economic Impact and Influence of Older Adults Displayed in New AARP Report

by James Fuccione | Jan 29, 2020 | Data and Reports, News and Updates

A new report on the “Longevity Economy” from AARP highlights how, as people live longer and healthier lives, they are contributing to communities and fueling economic growth well past the traditional retirement age. The contributions of people 50-plus...

Report on ‘Loneliness and the Workplace’ from Cigna Shows Findings on Mental Health and Social Engagement

by James Fuccione | Jan 29, 2020 | Data and Reports

Younger generations are lonelier than older generations, according to a new report called “Loneliness and the Workplace” from Cigna, which is a follow-up to their 2018 study. Nearly eight in 10 Gen Zers (79%) and seven in 10 millennials (71%) are lonely,...

New Complete Streets Funding Awards Provides $8.1 Million to Improve Accessibility in Communities

by James Fuccione | Jan 29, 2020 | News and Updates

Lt. Governor Karyn Polito, Transportation Secretary and CEO Stephanie Pollack, and Highway Administrator Jonathan Gulliver joined Fitchburg Mayor Stephen DiNatale and other local leaders in Fitchburg to announce the latest round of Complete Streets Funding Program...

ACL Seeks Input on the RAISE Family Caregiving Advisory Council

by James Fuccione | Jan 28, 2020 | News and Updates

The Administration for Community Living (ACL) is seeking input on the challenges faced by family caregivers from individuals and organizations that capture the breadth of the family caregiving experience. This information will be used to assist the Family Caregiving...