Big Dig Unearths Great Streets

Streets that were 'chopped up and obscured' by the Central Artery long ago will be reconnected to revive street life in Boston.

1 minute read

December 18, 2003, 8:00 AM PST

By Connie Chung

"The restitching of these streets, some dating to the 17th century, will not occur all at once. In some cases...old offramps and other barriers have already been taken away, and the street is back to the way it was 300 years ago....The excitement of city officials and project managers is palpable, as they envision historic streets becoming part of the daily lexicon for commuters, pedestrians, and drivers traveling from one part of the city to another. In the reestablished street layout, everything old will become new again."

Thanks to Connie Chung

FULL STORY: Street revival

Wednesday, December 17, 2003 in The Boston Globe

Architecture Massachusetts

I love the variety of courses, many practical, and all richly illustrated. They have inspired many ideas that I've applied in practice, and in my own teaching. Mary G., Urban Planner

I love the variety of courses, many practical, and all richly illustrated. They have inspired many ideas that I've applied in practice, and in my own teaching.

Mary G., Urban Planner

Get top-rated, practical training

Start Learning

Advertise with us

Urban Design for Planners 1: Software Tools

This six-course series explores essential urban design concepts using open source software and equips planners with the tools they need to participate fully in the urban design process.