Initiatives
Berkshire Benchmarks
Berkshire Benchmarks is a collaborative effort to provide regional data and analysis. The Data Clearinghouse provides a one-stop-shop for data about the region and is intended to assist decision makers, service providers, and others who need reliable data to inform their work. The Regional Indicators defines what we want for our future and then tracks progress in achieving these goals.
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Berkshire Benchmarks
Berkshire United Way provides funding to support the development of Berkshire Benchmarks, support BUW's strategic planning work, and provide support for their Community Impact work.
View ProjectMohawk Trail - Hawlemont School District Sustainability Study Phase 2
Berkshire Regional Planning Commission is assisting BERK12 in providing data and projections for the Mohawk Trail - Hawlemont school district sustainability study.
View ProjectMunicipal Cybersecurity Services Pilot
This project will establish a regionalized municipal cybersecurity program in Berkshire County. This project will support communities in Berkshire County to make their internet-based information technology systems safer and standardized.
View ProjectOnline Permitting Upgrade
The Commonwealth is funding BRPC through its Efficiency and Regionalization program to upgrade the Building Permit Software for 21 communities and the Board of Health Permitting Software for 13 communities.
View ProjectPromotion of the Arts in Education
BRPC is partnering with MCLA and the C4 Initiative to promote Berkshire County's cultural institutions to local educators and students in an effort to improve the arts in the county.
View ProjectStatewide Trails Database Development - Phase 2
BRPC is working with the other RPAs throughout the state to develop a common set of GIS standards for a Statewide Trail map. This project is managed through MAPC and funded by MassTrails.
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Berkshire Benchmarks State of the County Update 2023
Berkshire Benchmarks has released the 2023 State of the County Update. Take a look at what's going on in the county.
View ReportBerkshire County 50-year Population Projections (v23)
Berkshire Benchmarks have developed 50-year population projections based on the 2020 US Census for Berkshire County. The projections are an existing trend projection, which means...
View ReportBerkshire County School Enrollment Projections 2020
Berkshire County Public School Enrollment Projections 2020
View ReportSurvey of Recent Movers 2022
Survey of Recent Movers Results
View ReportSurvey of Second Homeowners 2022
Survey of Second Homeowners Results 220825
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