Utilizing a wide range of municipal tools and resources as well as creative public/private partnerships, over the past 7 years we have succeeded in establishing Pittsfield as a cultural destination in the heart of the Berkshires. Using zoning overlay districts we set the stage for action and investment. The City then became an active investor in key downtown projects and businesses. Thirdly, we invested in the downtown infrastructure. All of our work downtown has been designed to bring people back downtown to live, diversify our economy - including enhancing our role in the region's cultural economy, and help city businesses compete for and attract the human capital that is critical to their ability to grow and succeed in the future.
Creative Economy
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Providing the Foundation for the Renaissance of Downtown Pittsfield
Deanna L. Ruffer
Project Dates:
2004 - Present Tags
2011 CCX presenter, Business Planning, PolicyPosted Date:
Oct 16, 2012