Boston's New Central Artery

After more than a decade, Boston's Central Artery is about to come down. What will take its place is becoming a citywide debate on land use.

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February 3, 2003, 5:00 AM PST

By Chris Steins @planetizen


"Boston is a place largely defined by its abundance of history and lack of space... The total area is small, not even 30 acres. Of that land, more than two-thirds is already accounted for by sidewalks, curbs, and the like. Yet whats left over will help define the character of the city for decades to come. On display at the forum will be the 13 short-listed design proposals. There is a winning plan for each set of parcels but the Turnpike Authority is quick to note that no design is anywhere close to final. All these design ideas, and others, are in play."

Thanks to Laura Kranz

Sunday, February 2, 2003 in The Boston Globe

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