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johnsonutah t1_j5renxf wrote

Reply to comment by Logical-Cat8319 in LEGO leaving Enfield for new U.S. HQ in Boston by gyokuro

No subsidies from Boston or MA (they don’t need to give out subsidies to attract companies).

They’re leaving for the better talent pool that Boston attracts. CT desperately needs to invest in New Haven (Hartford is a lost cause barring federal money for big infra projects)

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DartMurphy t1_j606c0u wrote

I don't disagree with you but Lego was/is for now in Enfield which is 60+ miles from new haven and about a half hour away from Hartford.

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johnsonutah t1_j63rf9d wrote

It speaks volumes IMO that Lego would rather move to Boston than to Hartford or New Haven. Frankly I don’t think Hartford is an option for any employer - virtually no employees regardless of age would like to work out of that city.

It’s sad that New Haven isn’t attractive enough to attract the young talent pool Lego is clearly going for

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DartMurphy t1_j63rxrq wrote

Makes sense when you put it like that. I live next door to new haven and imo the city itself is fine (infrastructure, transport options, things to do). It's the historically high crime rate, insane housing, and horror stories of what happens there that drive people away from new haven. Certainly doesn't help that it's been one of the highest crime cities in the country for most of my life

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