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Originally Posted by ardecila
Sure, by all means, the city should move forward in the direction of biosciences. It's a growing industry, so it would be stupid not to pursue it. But New Orleans is never gonna be top dog in that industry, because so many other cities and regions have a 20 or 30-year head start. It's an important component of a newly diversified economy for the city, but it's not gonna solve any problems on its own, and it's not gonna provide very many stable jobs to impoverished minority populations.
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Ive always been a fan of following the industries that make sense for your area. However, it doesnt hurt to have ones hand in many pies. Look at the entertainment industry now, we are the third largest production area for tv/films after LA then NYC and quickly catching up to NYC. Sometimes things just work! I think biosciences makes sense for New Orleans because of its easy access to tropical areas where much research still needs to be done. Also, if gas oil prices continue there general spike upward that benefits this area in two ways: one we make refine and produce much of the nations oil, and two it allows this area to be better positioned because of its lower costs transport options.i.e. the major railroads that run though here and the Mississippi River. Im a firm believer that in the future, cities situated in historically desirable locations will have advantages over their peers(yes Im looking at you Phoenix)