Today, Boston Massachusetts is one of the wealthiest and most progressive cities in the United States. Known worldwide for its elite universities and institutions, medical industries, and as a destination for high skilled workers and high-paying job opportunities.
This was not always the case. During the 1960s and 1970s, Boston was suffering from many of the problems that plagued other large cities and urban centers during this time. Problems from urban decay to high levels of crime and violence caused many people who had the means to pick up and leave. Further putting a strain on the city as the tax base began to shrink.
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