Scenarios about 'Boston'
Boston is a major American city founded by Puritan settlers in 1630, known for its pivotal role in the American Revolution and early republic. As one of the oldest municipalities in the United States, it served as a center for revolutionary activity including the Boston Tea Party and Boston Massacre, while in alternate histories it often features as a focal point for divergent colonial developments or different outcomes in American independence.
What If Boston's Big Dig Project Was Completed On Time and On Budget?
Exploring the alternate timeline where Boston's massive infrastructure project avoided cost overruns and delays, potentially transforming urban planning, infrastructure development, and Boston's economic trajectory.
What If Boston's Inner Belt Highway Was Constructed?
Exploring the alternate timeline where Boston's controversial Inner Belt (I-695) was built in the 1970s, permanently altering the city's neighborhoods, transportation patterns, and urban development.
What If Boston's University Ecosystem Took a Different Approach to Commercialization?
Exploring the alternate timeline where Boston-area universities adopted a more aggressive commercialization strategy in the 1980s, potentially reshaping the global technology landscape and establishing Boston as the dominant tech hub over Silicon Valley.