Two Cambridges, opposite problems, closer collaboration
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The Economist
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A short article exploring the unique relationship between Cambridge, UK and Cambridge, Massachusetts (home to MIT and Harvard). Despite sharing a name and a reputation for innovation, the two cities face opposite problems — likely one dealing with preservation constraints and the other with growth challenges — leading to increased collaboration between them.
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That is leading to closer collaboration
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