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Economic Development Summit
Every year, the Town of Reading's Economic Development Division plans and hosts this public forum. Speakers provide timely remarks and insights on economic trends that dovetail with the Town's latest Economic Development initiatives. The Town hosts this event annually in the first week of October.
2022 Public Forum
Summary
This Economic Development Summit was formatted as a neighborhood public forum to review the 2019 design concepts for the area between the MBTA train tracks and Ash Street. The Town reengaged the Ash Street neighborhood and commercial property owners within "The Yard" to hear feedback and preferences. Topics of discussion include: land use, open space, mobility, and placemaking. This community planning initiative is to help the Town continue to be proactively ready for any future economic development opportunities in this area per the Town's Economic Development Action Plan.
Recording
Economic Development Summit 2022
2021 Summit
Presentation Recording
Documents and Presentations
- Town of Reading Opening Presentation (PDF)
- Business Improvement District Brochure (PDF)
- Local Rapid Recovery Final Presentation (PDF)
- Downtown Streetscape Improvements (PDF)
Project Summaries and Reports
For more information about these featured projects visit "Downtown Reading Initiatives".
2020 Summit
Presentation Recording
Documents and Presentations
2019 Summit
Documents and Presentations
Project Summaries and Reports
For more information about these featured projects visit the "Eastern Gateway Initiatives" page.