strengthen community bonds. From business support to seasonal events, Pittsfield’s leadership ensures all voices contribute to the city’s progress. LOOKING AHEAD Pittsfield’s forward momentum is guided by clear economic priorities and pragmatic solutions to regional challenges. Marchetti outlines ambitious targets, “it’s multifaceted, we have a pretty strong economic agenda… we have 3 pages of possibilities of economic development,” focusing on plastics, healthcare, and tech sectors. The city acknowledges headwinds, particularly in balancing housing needs with infrastructure demands. “We’ve had a lot of years of deferred maintenance,” admits Marchetti, while Dodds emphasizes their multifaceted housing strategy, “We recognize that creating new units is way more expensive than maintaining,” she says. These coordinated efforts reflect Pittsfield’s balanced 179 CIVIL AND MUNICIPAL VOLUME 06, ISSUE 08 PITTSFIELD, MA
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