Boston may soon be floating in innovation districts. Mayor Martin J. Walsh announced on Friday the formation of a “Neighborhood Innovation District Committee” with one purpose: to expand innovation within the city of Boston. A news release states the Neighborhood Innovation District Committee "will seek to identify policies, practices, and infrastructure improvements to support the development of innovation districts throughout the city."

Image: W. Marc Bernsau | Boston Business Journal Boston Mayor Marty Walsh with one of two "data dashboards" he uses to keep tabs on the city.