MassDevelopment’s Transformative Development Initiative (TDI) is a program for Gateway Cities designed to accelerate economic growth within focused districts. The program works with cross-sector partnerships to engage community members in actionable planning, implement local economic development initiatives, and spur further public and private investment. Learn more.
The Greater Brockton Young Professionals were formed by a group which included TDI Fellow George Durante to create collaborative and engaging experiences in an inclusive environment for young professionals to network, learn and grow within the Greater Brockton community.
Learn More
Beyond Walls in Lynn raised funds through a Commonwealth Places campaign to add new lighting in the city’s business district and nearby underpasses, a new sculpture, and building-scale murals in Lynn's TDI District.
Learn More
Make-It Springfield provides space downtown for local makers, artists, entrepreneurs, programmers, students, and enthusiasts to make, create, and share their skills and tools.
Learn More
TDI works to concentrate economic development activities, resources, and investments within designated neighborhood areas, known as “TDI Districts,” to create a critical mass of activity that inspires investments by local residents, entrepreneurs, and businesses, as well as additional private development. TDI Districts are mixed-use with a commercial component, compact—with a five minute walking radius or less—and are defined by a walkable, dense physical environment.
TDI Districts have access to a range of tools to help accelerate development.
TDI Fellows
Learn More
TDI Technical Assistance
Learn More
TDI Equity
Learn More
TDI Local
Learn More
TDI Creative Catalyst
Learn More
TDI Challenge Grants
Learn More
