Our Shared Future

One of Boston's greatest strengths has always been its status as a welcoming gateway for immigrants seeking a better life - from the Irish in the 19th century to Europeans in the early 20th century to Chinese immigrants in the 1940s and beyond. Newcomers bring critical ideas, talent and entrepreneurial energy that Boston has relied on over recent decades to fuel our growth and success. Recent federal action on immigration poses a new, unique threat to our civic identity and Boston's economic future. 

This data-informed Understanding Boston forum features leaders who are rising to meet these new challenges and a dialogue to surface new ideas and opportunities.

Download a PDF of Alvaro Lima's slide presentation.