MassDevelopment will partner with the Boston District Council of the Urban Land Institute (ULI) to bring expertise in real estate planning, design, finance and marketing to Fall River, Fitchburg and North Adams as part of ULI Boston’s Technical Assistance Panel (TAP) program.

The program targets organizations or municipalities that have limited staff or financial resources, according to a statement. A team of senior local professionals assembles for a day-long collaborative session concluding with their recommendations for the towns.

"The Urban Land Institute is a longtime expert partner in municipal real estate development, and we’re pleased these historically industrial cities can benefit from the organization’s experience," said MassDevelopment President and CEO Marty Jones.

"ULI Boston has a long track record of providing pro bono expertise through its Technical Assistance Panels throughout the state, and we’re very excited about this partnership with MassDevelopment," said ULI Boston’s Executive Director Stephanie Wasser.