The Willows - New Bedford

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Boston has long been considered one of the most innovative cities in the world with a resilient economy, excellent infrastructure, and dozens of internationally renowned universities. The city, and neighboring Cambridge, are home to more than 20 colleges, including two of the highest ranked universities in the world: Harvard and M.I.T. Boston also boasts a world class healthcare system with more than 30 hospitals and research facilities such as Massachusetts General Hospital, Children’s Hospital, Brigham & Women’s, and Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center. Boston is also supported by its strong performing high technology sector, which has posted significant job gains and has helped drive the state’s “innovation” economy. Massachusetts’ steady production of goods and services, a common measure of economic growth, is supported by a high concentration of manufacturing and technology firms within the region. This, in addition to a large education and health care sector accounts for more than 20% of all jobs within the region. METRO BOSTON MARKET BOSTON IS ACCESSABLE 5M RESIDENTS SERVICED BY MBTA BOSTON DEMOGRAPHICS 650,000 POPULATION +5.7% EXPECTED GROWTH IN 5 YEARS

TRANSPORTATION The City of Boston benefits from convenient access to all of New England’s desirable destinations. Its geographic position is supported by an excellent highway system, nearby airports, and convenient railroad service. The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) has four rapid transit lines, three streetcar lines, 13 commuter rail lines, 167 bus and trackless trolley routes, as well as ferry services in the Greater Boston area. Amtrak also operates rail lines out of South & North Stations that run the entire eastern seaboard.

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