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...turn of the century, many mills began to move south. No longer could the benefits of deep harbors, access to capital and an abundance of energy offset the virtue of cheap labor. Cities across the northeast--Boston as much as New Bedford or Fall River--became decaying monuments to the industrial revolution and the region's past glory...
Throughout the 20th century, these cities have been searching for the competitive advantage that will allow them to restore their classical dynamism. For years, New Bedford flirted with the fishing industry. Other northeastern cities are now attempting to rebuild their economy with historical tourism, outlet shopping or a new industrial base. Faced with unionized labor, large wages and the high cost of utilities, none of these endeavors are taking...
...people of New Bedford may not make it up to Boston very often, but they certainly know what's going on up north. While most people in the city read The Standard Times instead of the Globe and are loyal to the local high school football team before the Bruins or the Red Sox, Boston often dominates the local news. As a result, the people have developed a sort of local identity at the heart of a regional loyalty. Moreover, they see Massachusetts as more than one city...
...state policy makers in Boston, this myopia is often difficult to overcome. Yet there are some bright spots. At UMass Dartmouth there are now several marine laboratories being formed that will help make the New Bedford area a center for the aquacultre industry. Other projects now under consideration such as commuter rail and dredging are also important investments...
...this type of planning is the exception to the rule. While politicians rarely forget voters, projects in peripheral parts of the state often seem designed to appease the people. Rarely do they show any vision or genuine commitment. For Governor William F. Weld '66 the proposed casino in New Bedford is typical...