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The photograph of a trash pile on the sidewalk expresses at least two things. First, litter has a large presence in East Boston. The sidewalk has many scraps, cigarette butts, and stray alcohol containers. Second, the litter is ordered in subtle ways…

The maps shown are from the Social Explorer Map of South Boston, and respectively compare the percentage of African Americans living in South Boston in 1980 and 2013, according to the census data. In the route, I began in Andrew Square, then followed…

This map shows the population of Charlestown between 18-34 years of age. On the western side of Bunker Hill Street, I observed a higher density of seasonal decorations. Adults aged 18-34 make up the largest proportion of the western population, at…

I chose two maps to show how the cost of housing in South Boston has changed, and more specifically how it has become more expensive. These maps are in terms of average gross rent for renter-occupied housing units. The map on the left shows South…

I chose two maps to show how the cost of housing in South Boston has changed, and more specifically how it has become more expensive. These maps are in terms of average gross rent for renter-occupied housing units. The map on the left shows South…

On the corner of Monument Street and Bunker Hill Street stands an old brick building housing a streetside market. An ATM is advertised in the window, but most prominently featured is a laundry-line of “Charlestown Townie” merchandise, seen in the…

This picture was taken next to the Bunker Hill monument on the side closer to Monument Square. I was walking along the sidewalks of the beautiful brick homes when I saw a couple stop and take a picture of something on the gate surrounding the…