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The 'Arc of Innovation' in the 495/Metrowest Corridor

Discover the importance of the 'Arc of Innovation' in the 495/Metrowest region, and how the 495/Metrowest Corridor Partnership is addressing constraints and promoting continued prosperity through economic development, permitting, housing, transportation, water resources, workforce development, legislative & regulatory action.

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The 'Arc of Innovation' in the 495/Metrowest Corridor

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  1. 495/Metrowest Corridor Partnership’s Report To IAN BOWLES SECRETARY OF ENERGY & ENVIRONMENTAL AFFAIRS Presented on November 14, 2007 By Paul Matthews, Partnership Executive Director

  2. WHAT IS THE ‘ARC OF INNOVATION’? 495/MetroWest region that shares top employers and infrastructure constraints, but divided by jurisdictions • 32 Municipalities • 539,000 residents • 5 Affiliated Chambers • Over 4,000 member businesses • 3 Counties • 3 RPA’s and MPO’s

  3. 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

  4. 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… • Economic Development • Permitting • Housing • Transportation • Water Resources • Workforce Development • Legislative & Regulatory Action

  5. Partnership Accomplishments Made Possible by: 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 Employers investing in the Arc of Innovation’s future

  6. 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

  7. 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

  8. 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

  9. 495/METROWEST WATER RESOURCE STRATEGY • Issued Guide to Water Reuse in Massachusetts • Intel Massachusetts • Built 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

  10. 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

  11. 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

  12. STATE & REGION MUST ADDRESS CONSTRAINTS TOGETHER • Acceleration 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

  13. OUR PROSPERITY DEPENDSON COLLABORATIVE LEADERSHIP Co-Chairs Joseph O’Leary, Sovereign Bank NE Andrew Porter, Town of Holliston Staff Paul Matthews, Executive Director Adam Ploetz, Manager of Sustainable Development Programs Elisa Wright, Administrative Coordinator 495/MetroWest Corridor Partnership 200 Friberg Parkway, Suite 1003 Westborough, MA 01581 Phone: (774) 760-0495 Fax: (774) 760-0017 www.arc-of-innovation.org paul@arc-of-innovation.org Special thanks to Intel Massachusetts for hosting this forum!

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