Boston ppt

BY ABIGAIL AND MORIAH

BOSTON

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Intro

Index

INTRODUCTION

• Boston is home to some world-class medical institutions, access to healthcare remains uneven.
• Underserved communities may face barriers such as lack of insurance, limited availability of local healthcare facilities, and disparities in the quality of care.
• Ensuring equitable access to healthcare services is crucial for improving overall public health.

1. Access to Healthcare:

• Expansion of Community Health Centers

• Telemedicine and Digital Health

• Subsidized Healthcare Programs

• Public Awareness and Health Education Campaigns

Solutions

2. Housing Affordability:

• Boston has seen a dramatic increase in property values and rental prices over the past decade.
• This surge has outpaced wage growth, making it difficult for many residents, especially low- and middle-income families, to find affordable housing.

• Increased Affordable Housing Supply
• Rent Stabilization Programs
• Zoning Reform
• Affordable Housing Trusts and Fund

Solutions

3. Economic Inequality:

• Despite Boston’s economic growth, income inequality has widened.
• High-income neighborhoods enjoy robust economic benefits, while lower-income areas struggle with limited job opportunities and services.
• This disparity affects access to education, healthcare, and overall quality of life, creating a divide that impacts social cohesion and economic stability.

• Increase the Minimum Wage
• Implement or expand UBI pilot programs to provide cash payments to low-income residents,
• Rent Stabilization
• Expand Affordable Housing Supply

Solutions

4. Job Market Challenges

While Boston boasts a strong job market with notable sectors like technology, education, and media, there are concerns about the uneven distribution of job opportunities.

• Industry-Aligned Training Programs
• Expand Apprenticeships
• Education and Career Pathways
• Promote Entrepreneurship and Small Business Growth

Solutions

• Boston's educational system faces significant challenges, including disparities in funding and resources between schools in affluent and underserved neighborhoods.

• This gap affects student performance and outcomes.

5. Educational Disparities

• Increase Funding for Underserved Schools
• State and Federal Support
• State and Federal Support
• Teacher Recruitment and Retention

Solutions

6. Climate Change and Environmental Sustainability

• Boston is increasingly vulnerable to the effects of climate change:
• including rising sea levels
• more frequent extreme weather events
• increased temperatures.

Solutions

• Climate-Resilient Infrastructure
• Sustainable Urban Design
• Clean Energy Transition
• Sustainable Transportation
• Invest in expanding and modernizing the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA)

7. Quality of Public Services

concerns about the adequacy and efficiency of these services

For instance, some neighborhoods experience longer emergency response times, disparities in school funding, and gaps in healthcare access, impacting the overall quality of life.

Public services, including safety, education, and medical care, are critical to residents' well-being.

• Open Data Platforms

• Real-Time Service Updates

• Integrated Service Hubs

• Green Technology

• Public-Private Partnerships

Solutions

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