Rhode Island, USA
Rhode Island is a small US State (pop. 1.1 M) that could be an ideal candidate Longevity State due to its proximity to the biggest biotech hub in the United States (Boston), strong academic institutions, and connections with major US east coast urban population centers.
Opportunity
- Proximity to biotech hub (Boston) ~ 40 min by train.
- Strong academic institutions (Brown University, Rhode Island School of Design)
- Modern infrastructure
- US federalist state sovereignty
- Key hub in Northeast ubran corridor (New York City, Washington, etc)
Challenges
- Limited urban center
- Harsh winters
- Relatively high tax burden
- Relatively high housing cost
- More centralized political system
Results
First Longevity State Congress conference has been proposed to be held in Providence, Rhode Island in Aug 2023.
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