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Day 21: Chinatown, Downtown, Emerson Library

Walking through Chinatown I noticed that in contrast to other downtown neighbourhoods which feature very little evidence of the upcoming mayoral election – it is quite a politicized community (interestingly there are more signs here for John Connolly than in … Continue reading

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Day 15: Rose Fitzgerald Kennedy Greenway

   Walked, photographed and observed the entire Rose Fitzgerald Kennedy Greenway – Boston’s linear urban park that spans a huge area from Chinatown via the Wharf district to the North End. The Greenway was opened in 2008 after the 20-year … Continue reading

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Day 10: Charles/MGH Station

“Local Art – Global Heart: Be The Change You Wish to See” Community art project created by the students and faculty of The Advent School led by George Anastos. The work is made of 40 panels of woven recycled materials … Continue reading

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Day 7: Boylston St, Tremont St, Park St Station

Fieldwork on preserving collective memory in public space, using art to engage pedestrians. First foray into the Boston Common. Cool Globes: Hot Ideas for a Cooler Planet Street Pianos Boston: Play Me I’m Yours Boston Marathon Memorials  

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