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Future Visions
Here is how I see American cities at the middle of the 21st century:
Because of high energy costs, living on large lots in the exurbs will no longer be affordable to the middle class. New policies will go into affect that support infill development in older city centers. As the populations of central [...]
Back in Boston: Part 5
Jamaica Plain
The only time I’ve been through JP was when I rode my bike along the Emerald Necklace and ended up in Mattapan. I don’t remember much of the area other than the parks so I figured if I was staying here I should explore it a bit.
JP isn’t as big as I thought [...]
Back in Boston: Part 3
This post is the second half of my walkabout from yesterday.
Part 3: Lechmere and Kendall Sq
I took the T from North Station to Lechmere to see some of the new construction that has gone on over the last two years, notably Northpoint and Archstone-Smith. Archstone-Smith is gorgeous and towers over the neighborhood, but because [...]
