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Pittsfield Revitalization Covered in Boston Globe
Posted on July 26, 2010 | No CommentsThe art of saving a city When its biggest employer bolted, the proud old city of Pittsfield slumped and shrank PITTSFIELD — City of art, city of funk. The SoHo of the Berkshires, the Brooklyn of the Berkshires. The sobriquets urban planners bestow upon this... -
“Assets for Artists” Partners with Pittsfield Office of Community Development
Posted on March 1, 2010 | 1 CommentMayor Ruberto and the Pittsfield Department of Community Development are pleased to announce a new partnership with Berkshire Creative’s “Assets for Artists” program. This partnership will help two artists buy homes in Pittsfield and an additional eight artists start new or expand existing art businesses... -
Berkshire Eagle: Diverse Economy
Posted on July 10, 2009 | No Comments“Our future depends on a diverse economy that draws upon our presence in the heart of the Berkshires,” said Deanna L. Ruffer, director of the city’s department of community development. Ruffer said the city needs to attract businesses, or support the growth of local businesses,...










