I'm pretty sure I mentioned the following book earlier but I'm gonna link it again and give you some new related info.
While driving around doing some errands today, I heard a story on Living on Earth about Lawrence, MA, a run down mill town. Apparently, an old wool mill is being renovated with green technologies and will eventually be a mixed residential and commercial area you can move into.
This interests me as I had read Bread & Roses last year, covering the textile strikes in 1912 in the city of Lawrence. Knowing that the city is finally getting some interest in renovating its historic area puts a smile on my face. I hope the project succeeds very well.
Bread and Roses: Mills, Migrants, and the Struggle for the American Dream
