Potential Danger for Back Bay Infrastructure

Date Range

February 1, 1990 – November 23, 2020

Title

Potential Danger for Back Bay Infrastructure

What occurred

Because Back Bay was built on reclaimed land, all buildings are held up by support beams that reach down to the solid ground. During dry seasons, these support beams are in danger of rotting, causing buildings to collapse.

Location

Boston, Massachusetts.

Image Citation

"Overview," Boston Groundwater Trust. http://www.bostongroundwater.org/overview.html

Student name(s)

Max Melanson

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