Foreword
New London, Connecticut, was once a major whaling and fishing center. Recently, however, the New England town has fallen upon hard times, with declining tax revenues, rising crime, a stagnant population, and little economic growth.In 1998, it appeared New London’s fortunes had taken a turn for the better, when the drug company Pfizer announced plans to build a $300 million research center along the Thames River near Fort Trumble, a blue-collar neighborhood with Victorian-style homes and many longtime residents.In an attempt to capitalize on the opportunities presented by the move — resulting from discussions with Pfizer officials on what types…
