The Ocean Corridor
The project region consists of two contiguous Economic Development Districts – the Cape Cod Economic Development District and Southeastern Regional Planning and Economic Development District. The region extends from the tip of Cape Cod, along SouthCoast of Massachusetts, across the Rhode Island state line. It includes all of Barnstable County and portions of Bristol and Plymouth Counties; the regional planning agencies are the Cape Cod Commission and SRPEDD respectively. The region contains 28 cities and towns, supporting a population of nearly 570,000.
- World-class public and independent higher education and research institutions.
- New Bedford, the top commercial fishing port in the nation, is an emerging leader in offshore wind development, and a cargo-shipping powerhouse.
- Somerset is transforming the largest coal-fired power plant in New England to a world-class support center for renewable energy.
- Vibrant marine technology companies such as Lockheed Martin, Raytheon, Hydroid, General Dynamics, L3 Ocean Server, Teledyne, EOM Offshore, and PowerDocks have a presence in the region.
- A vibrant cultural scene leverages our connection to the sea (think New Bedford Whaling Museum, Fall River’s Battleship Cove, Cape Cod’s National Seashore, and Newport for starters).
- Commuter rail service from Boston to the SouthCoast begins in 2023.
