Financing School Construction for Boston Public Schools

The Field Lab partnered with Boston Public Schools to examine alternative financing models for large-scale school construction and renovation projects.

Project Partner

Boston Public Schools
City of Boston

Project Summary

Students worked with BPS and City of Boston staff to analyze funding options for the Green New Deal for Boston Public Schools, a multi-billion-dollar facilities modernization initiative. The project aimed to identify financing approaches beyond traditional municipal bonds.

Areas of Focus

The team examined public asset management, alternative financing structures, public-private partnerships, and legal and administrative constraints on school construction funding. The analysis focused on expanding long-term capital capacity while maintaining fiscal efficiency.

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