New England Identity

Is New England fated to be an old, cold, blue corner of a red-hot America, too divided (Red Sox-versus-Yankees territory, north versus south) to compete nationally and globally in a perilous 21st century? Or can it bring its enormous human and intellectual talents to bear, six states working collectively to forge joint strategies and a distinctive New England brand for the times?

To learn more about this issue, read the Citistates article, Six Teams - or One?

We also encourage you to review the Resources and Best Practices associated with the New England Identity in order to gain further perspective on the issue.

About the Photos:

Cape Cod boardwalk (left). Vermont countryside (middle). Newly built Zakim Bridge in Boston (on left).