Explain Boston to Me

← Explain Boston to Me9 sept · 1 h 13 min

East Boston and living in the shadow of Logan Airport with Joshua Lown

East Boston and living in the shadow of Logan Airport with Joshua Lown9 sept1 h 13 min

In this episode, we're talking about East Boston with researcher and resident Joshua Lown. How did this series of soggy islands become a dense urban neighborhood? What is residents' relationship with their noisy neighbor, Logan Airport? And how did fights over runways and run-off contribute to a legacy of community resistance on Maverick Street and beyond?