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495/Metrowest Corridor Partnership’s Report To
IAN BOWLESSECRETARY OF ENERGY & ENVIRONMENTAL
AFFAIRS Presented on November 14, 2007
By Paul Matthews, Partnership Executive Director
WHAT IS THE ‘ARC OF INNOVATION’?
32 Municipalities• 539,000 residents
5 Affiliated Chambers• Over 4,000 member
businesses 3 Counties 3 RPA’s and MPO’s
495/MetroWest region that shares top employers and infrastructure constraints, but divided by jurisdictions
ARC OF INNOVATION’S IMPORTANCE CONTINUES TO
GROW Six of Ten Largest Public Employers in
Massachusetts
From 1980 – 2005, employment rose by 56%
Now 1 of 11 jobs in state
From 1980 – 2005, number of businesses doubled
Now 1 of every 12 in state
From 1990 to 2000, residents grew by 12.1%
Double state rate of growth
In 2005, generated $15.6 Billion in payroll
1 of 10 payroll dollars in state
WHAT IS THE 495/METROWEST CORRIDOR PARTNERSHIP?
Regional advocacy organization founded as a public-private collaboration to assure continued prosperity by addressing constraints such as…
Transportation
Water Resources
Workforce Development
Economic
Development
Permitting
Housing Legislative & Regulatory Action
Platinum Division
Bose Corp. Bowditch & Dewey LLP Carruth Capital LLC
EMC2 Corporation Fidelity Investments
Gold Division
Cisco Systems Community Newspaper Co. Fallon Community Health Plan
Genzyme Corp. National Grid, USA Sovereign Bank New England
Silver Division
MetroWest Medical Center / St. Vincent Hospital Middlesex Savings Bank
Milford National Bank & Trust National Development
National Assoc. of Industrial & Office Properties, MA Chapter
Bronze Division
Astra-Zeneca Beals & Thomas Citizens Bank of Massachusetts
Guaranteed Better Sales Hudson Savings Bank Mirick O’Connell
MS Transportation Systems Vanasse Hangen Brustlin Westborough Bank
Partnership Accomplishments Made Possible by:
Employers investing in the Arc of Innovation’s future
GREEN INFRASTRUCTURE INITIATIVE
Green Infrastructure emphasizes green space as interconnected with development and infrastructure
Provides a regional context for conservation and development
Part of Arc of Innovation’s economic success and competitive advantage
Employer location decisions
Quality of our workforce
Recharge of our water supply
GREEN INFRASTRUCTURE INITIATIVE
Commissioned studio with UMass School of Landscape Architecture and Regional Planning in Amherst
Identify and map protected open space and greenways Issue comprehensive report on:
Green infrastructure and impact with economic development
Develop toolkit/resource guide for municipalities Work with Medfield and Marlborough to examine:
Protected open space, development, and natural resources
Provide analysis and recommendations to integrate green infrastructure into open space planning
495/METROWEST WATER RESOURCE STRATEGY
Funded by congressional appropriation
Collaboration with MAPC
Addresses water supply, wastewater treatment, & stormwater runoff
Water Marks 495 provides regional analysis
Water Smart Indicators will provide community-specific projections
495/METROWEST WATER RESOURCE STRATEGY
Issued Guide to Water Reuse in Massachusetts
Intel MassachusettsBuilt water treatment
facility for industrial cooling water
Now reuse of 225,000 gallons/ day & 82 Million gallons / year
Boosted production 50% while decreasing discharges to municipal plant
Reclaimed 90% of phosphorus used in manufacturing process
WATER RESOURCE CONSTRAINTS
NEED TO BE ADDRESSED BY…Working with all constituencies on water
withdrawal issues
Creating incentives for adoption of water reuse and low impact development practices
Offering state financing for municipalities addressing water treatment mandates and aging water infrastructure
ACCOMPLISHMENTS OF PATRICK-MURRAY ADMINISTRATION
Improving coordination of energy & environmental agencies, programs, and policies
Participating in Gov. Patrick’s Development Cabinet
Overhauling permitting processes with input from all constituencies
Committing to increased resources for open space - at least $50 Million annually
Encouraging renewable energy industry
STATE & REGION MUST ADDRESS CONSTRAINTS
TOGETHERAcceleration of region’s economic
importance to Commonwealth
Recent projections that the region will be among fastest-growing in population & employment
Increasing competition from other regions, both nationally & internationally
State focus must include region’s perspective and needs
OUR PROSPERITY DEPENDSON COLLABORATIVE
LEADERSHIPCo-Chairs
Joseph O’Leary, Sovereign Bank NEAndrew Porter, Town of Holliston
StaffPaul Matthews, Executive DirectorAdam Ploetz, Manager of Sustainable
Development ProgramsElisa Wright, Administrative
Coordinator
495/MetroWest Corridor Partnership200 Friberg Parkway, Suite 1003
Westborough, MA 01581Phone: (774) 760-0495
Fax: (774) 760-0017www.arc-of-innovation.org
paul@arc-of-innovation.org
Special thanks to Intel
Massachusetts for hosting this
forum!
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