Urban Repair: The Legacy of Boston’s Southwest Corridor - NOT USING
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Led by four Northeastern University architecture professors, this tour will immerse you in Boston's Southwest Corridor. This multimodal linear landscape encompasses parks, a subway line, and several architecturally significant transit stations and buildings.
The tour leaders will highlight the history of the corridor, a site originally marked for the canceled Southwest Expressway. Learn about the broad coalition of architects, engineers, planners, and residents who created the design, led by the Black-owned firm Stull & Lee. Plus, discover how the project was ahead of its time in achieving a community-led vision for a more connected and equitable city.
Led by four Northeastern University architecture professors, this tour will immerse you in Boston's Southwest Corridor. This multimodal linear landscape encompasses parks, a subway line, and several architecturally significant transit stations and buildings.
The tour leaders will highlight the history of the corridor, a site originally marked for the canceled Southwest Expressway. Learn about the broad coalition of architects, engineers, planners, and residents who created the design, led by the Black-owned firm Stull & Lee. Plus, discover how the project was ahead of its time in achieving a community-led vision for a more connected and equitable city.
Learning Objectives
- Find out how the era of urban renewal and highway construction in Boston set the stage for activism and advocacy for transit justice and neighborhood green space.
- Delve into the interdisciplinary design and planning process of the Southwest Corridor along with its relevance for contemporary large-scale projects and how they can serve diverse constituencies.
- Discuss the design decisions made to strategically connect the neighborhoods along the length of the Southwest Corridor to stations, green spaces, and each other.
- Explore how the design and construction features of the Southwest Corridor were implemented to address the health of nearby residents and users.