A City Built for Business

The fourth largest City in Massachusetts, Lowell is a hotbed of commercial activity. Various private investments have played a major role in Lowell’s revitalization. View a breakdown of completed and ongoing projects funded through a number of private/public partnerships.

View the resources below for in-depth market data and reports on Lowell and surrounding areas.

In the News
Boston Globe Gateway Cities Editorials
State's Gateway Cities Need a New Opportunity to Flower, Boston Globe
Mobility Means More Vigor for State's Gateway Cities, Boston Globe
Housing Plans for Pricy Boston Don't Fit Gateway Cities' Needs, Boston Globe
With Carrots and Sticks, State Can Improve Cities' Governance, Boston Globe
From Old Factories to New Hope, Boston Globe

Other News

TRC Awarded $5M Contract by Orange County Transportation Authority, Market Watch
DiagnosisOne Names Kevin F. Hickey to Board of Directors, Market Watch
Inner-city businesses honored for their success, The Boston Globe
Cardiac diagnoses get boost from UMass, The Boston Globe
Xenith gets $10.5M to hit NFL concussions, Boston Business Journal
A Fine Weave of Family, Work, Boston Globe

Data and Resources
Spring 2011 Commercial/Residential Development Summary Report
Winter 2010 Commercial/Residential Development Summary Report
Spring 2010 Commercial/Residential Development Summary Report
Winter 2009 Commercial/Residential Development Summary Report
Previous Commercial/Residential Development Summary Reports

Lowell Market Profile
Lowell GIS (Geographic Information System) Map
ULI (Urban Land Institute) Report
City of Lowell Master Plan
City of Lowell Zoning Ordinance

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