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Fall River’s Waterfront Bet | New Bedford News
Fall River’s last frontier—20 acres of waterfront land—is poised for a dramatic transformation, fueled by $1 billion in private investment and $118–$140 million in public funds. But here’s the catch: the city’s plan leans heavily on luxury market-rate housing, ignoring its deep affordable housing crisis where nearly 25% of residents spend over half their income on rent. With zero affordable units built last year and decades of policy favoring high-end developments, this massive public investment risks creating a waterfront that serves only the wealthy. The time is now to demand mixed-income…
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