Advocating for Equitable Growth in Boston’s Opportunity Zones
EmeraldCityOZ is a civic advocacy platform ensuring Boston's Opportunity Zones serve communities—not just investors. We champion inclusive development, community empowerment, and transparent investment practices.
Opportunity Zones are economically distressed areas eligible for tax-advantaged investment. Boston’s OZs include parts of Dorchester, Roxbury, Mattapan, and East Boston. We advocate for local ownership, sustainable housing, and fair economic growth.
Promoting housing cooperatives, land trusts, and resident-driven zoning reforms to combat displacement and preserve affordability.
Advocating for transparency, public benefit agreements, and prioritizing local financial institutions over extractive capital.
Tracking OZ capital flows with open data, community dashboards, and social impact scorecards.
Join our advocacy network, attend a town hall, volunteer your skills, or donate to help us continue pushing for equitable development in Boston’s OZs.
Email: info@emeraldcityoz.com
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