Infrastructure and Capital Investment

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

The Field Lab partnered with the City of Long Beach to examine economic development strategies for Queen Mary Island in the context of declining oil revenues and long-term fiscal sustainability.

The Field Lab partnered with the Office of Congressman Seth Moulton to examine the financial costs and economic benefits of constructing the North–South Rail Link compared to expanding South Station.

The Field Lab partnered with the Commonwealth of Massachusetts to examine the design, governance, and financial mechanisms of a proposed State Infrastructure Bank intended to expand municipal access to capital.

The Field Lab partnered with the City of Newton to examine the city’s capital budgeting process and its capacity to finance major capital investments, including the proposed Newton North High School project.

The Field Lab partnered with the City of Gloucester and state legislative leaders to examine the financial characteristics of a proposed cultural and civic center in the city.

The Field Lab partnered with the Massachusetts Port Authority to examine economic, infrastructure, and supply-chain considerations affecting Boston’s seafood cluster.

The Field Lab partnered with the City of Lynn and the Office of Congressman Seth Moulton to examine the costs associated with road infrastructure and broader transportation investment considerations.

The Field Lab partnered with the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority to examine lifecycle costs associated with commuter rail platforms. The project supported the MBTA’s efforts to evaluate long-term capital investment options.

The Field Lab partnered with Neighborly and the Cities of Cambridge and Somerville to explore the use of micro municipal bonds. The project supported efforts to identify cities that may be well suited for smaller-scale bond issuances.