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Connecticut River 2020 Project: Cost And Economic Impact Analysis, Center For Economic Development
Connecticut River 2020 Project: Cost And Economic Impact Analysis, Center For Economic Development
Center for Economic Development Technical Reports
This project addresses the following issues:
1) Analysis of the cost of abating water pollution sources contaminating the Lower Connecticut River for the communities of Agawam, Chicopee, Holyoke, Ludlow, South Hadley, Springfield, and West Springfield.
2) Analysis of the impact of water pollution abatement measures on the economy of Hamden and Hampshire Counties.
3) Analysis of the impact of additional economic development on Hamden and Hampshire Counties resulting from an improved river resource.
4) Assessment and analysis of increased recreational activities resulting from a cleaner river resource.
The research was conducted by the Center for Economic Development at the University …
Mill Reuse Potential The Draper Mill Complex Hopedale, Massachusetts, Center For Economic Development
Mill Reuse Potential The Draper Mill Complex Hopedale, Massachusetts, Center For Economic Development
Center for Economic Development Technical Reports
The purpose of this study was to determine the reuse potential of the 1. 7 million square foot Draper Mill in Hopedale, Massachusetts. The study was undertaken at the request of the Hopedale Industrial Development Committee. Their goal was to develop a means of diversifying the community's tax base. When the Draper Mill was in full operation approximately sixty percent (60%) of the Town's taxes were paid by the Mill. Today, with the Mill empty, ninety percent (90%) of the Town's taxes come from residential uses. The Committee sought to develop a means to diversify Hopedale's tax base and thus …