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Abstract: The City of Somerville, Massachusetts is an urban community of
80,000 residents and 35,000 housing units, all located within four square miles adjacent to
the global cities of Boston and Cambridge. Somerville has experienced a tremendous level of
investment in its residential real estate during the past decade, presenting both
challenges and opportunities for planners and policymakers. ... read moreThe purpose of this study is to
enhance understanding of the spatial dynamics of residential property investment, and to
assess the implications for existing and future policy interventions at the municipal
level. The analysis will utilize publicly-available data on building permits, home sales
and affordable housing programs. Geographic Information Systems (GIS) software will be used
to perform spatial analyses, present time-series mapping of investment activity, and
compare private investment with public spending on affordable housing.
Thesis (M.A.)--Tufts University, 2012.
Submitted to the Dept. of Urban and Environmental Policy and
Planning.
Advisor: Barbara Parmenter.
Committee: Mary Davis.
Keyword: Urban planning.read less
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