Brockton, Massachusetts

3 CIVIL AND MUNICIPAL VOLUME 3, ISSUE 10 T hough Brockton, Massachusetts is considered a gateway community to Boston – the city is no sleepy suburb. “We are the economic hub of Massachusetts,” says Robert May, Brockton’s City Planner. In fact, the centuries old city is currently undergoing a “renaissance” with opportunities abounding in every direction. Housing is plentiful, investments are being made, and new businesses are being welcomed with open arms. “I would say that Brockton is the best for opportunity,” says Robert Jenkins, Executive Director for the Brockton Redevelopment Authority. “If you’re just starting a home, starting a family, and there’s opportunity as well if you’re an entrepreneur. We’re going through a renaissance here in the city as far as development.” Brockton’s Chief Financial Officer, Troy Clarkson agrees. “Renaissance describes perfectly the period in which Brockton finds itself right now,” he enthuses. “It is a first class city. We have many educational opportunities, and in addition to that, we boast a couple of first class museums, a symphony, really all the components that AT A GLANCE BROCKTON, MASSACHUSETTS WHAT: A gateway city of 106,000 WHERE: 20 miles south of Boston WEBSITE: www.brockton.ma.us BROCKTON, MASSACHUSETTS A RENA I S SANCE I N THE C I TY OF CHAMP IONS