“It is very relevant to not only look at the growth of the PRD and its cities itself, but to try to understand what drove this growth. John Friedmann, professor emeritus, School of Public Affairs, UCLA The price tag in environmental degradation and human exploitation has been steep, but the delta’s ‘restless landscape’ continues to evolve, What will it look like in another 30 years? Read this book for its many fascinating insights.” “In a series of expertly written and richly illustrated essays, this volume provides a critical overview of how South China’s Pearl River Delta, with its hard-working population almost equal to Japan’s, has become the ‘world’s factory’ over the course of a single generation. Ching Kwan Lee, professor of sociology, UCLA Offering a bird eye’s view of one factory town after another, it beautifully weaves together photographs and narratives of workers, both past and present, and lays bare the nexus among architecture, space, time and living labor in all their everyday and historical richness!" “This indispensable and imaginative guide leads us into the ‘hidden abode of production’ in South China-the world’s most dynamic manufacturing center. “Shows us both an academic perspective and an emotional one with harsh stories and pictures about the life as a Chinese factory worker - what they eat and wear, but also how they are dealing with daily suicides and strikes. "This imaginative guide examines the nuts and bolts behind an astonishing economic story" ![]() "Contributes a visual and cross-disciplinary approach to understanding the rapid urbanization and industrialization of South China." During one visit to the East Fishkill complex, visitors can sip a refreshing New England IPA from Sloop Brewing, chow on an egg white thin from Crepini, and munch on a healthy rye whiskey cookie from Jane Bakes.“An in-depth guide to the changed and changing landscape of the PRD, adding all-important detail to what many experience only through media sound bites." The Hudson Valley’s iPark 84, located on another portion of the former IBM site, has become quite the hub for businesses, after many parts of the site sat dormant for over 15 years. “The ongoing work of the East Fishkill Business and Economic Redevelopment Committee has also facilitated many of the projects that have come to East Fishkill, especially on the East and West campuses….redevelopment of this site is critical to the future success of the municipality,” D’Alessandro notes. At its new Hudson Valley site, Amazon will be contributing an estimated $1.5 million in property tax - a huge investment to the region. Potential benefits include a payment in lieu of tax agreement, employee training assistance, and sales tax exemptions. The IDA is working to maximize the financial benefit to this portion of Dutchess County. A proposed roundabout will also ease traffic congestion in the Route 52 business corridor, alongside other traffic area improvements in East Fishkill. Once constructed, a new town road will act as a bypass to I-84 from Route 52. ![]() Zoning approvals for Amazon’s facility also include improvements to local infrastructure. ![]() More than 500 full-time jobs will be available for Dutchess County residents | Photo from Adobe Stock, Gorodenkoff The project will be a $135 million investment into the region and can be expected to finish by June 2022. Bluewater Property Group, which also manages the construction of a distribution center in the Town of Montgomery, breaks ground on the Dutchess County site early in 2021. Several fulfillment centers nearby in Connecticut and Pennsylvania make I-84 a prime resource for the Bezos company.Īmazon considered several other destinations in the U.S., but East Fishkill was victorious. Part of what makes this property so attractive to Amazon is its proximity to Interstate 84, a piece of Hudson Valley highway that runs over 70 miles from Port Jervis to Brewster. ![]() We are thrilled is ready to #ThinkDutchess “And we’re proud that Amazon has recognized the great strides we’ve taken over the last nine years to make Dutchess County so attractive for business.” A post shared by Marc Molinaro uncertainty in the economy, this expansion will provide an important economic boost for the community and job opportunities for our residents,” County Executive Marc Molinaro said in a recent press release.
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