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People before Highways by Karilyn Crockett
People before Highways by Karilyn Crockett









In 2019 this book was named one of the “ten best books of the decade” by the Boston Public Library Association of Librarians. interstate highway system and the geographic and political changes in Boston that resulted. Karilyn’s book “People before Highways: Boston Activists, Urban Planners, and a New Movement for City Making” (UMASS Press 2018) investigates a 1960s era grassroots movement to halt urban extension of the U.S. Karilyn Crockett’s research focuses on large-scale land use changes in twentieth century American cities and examines the social and geographic implications of structural poverty and racial formations. WalkBoston is excited to welcome our supporters to our 33rd Annual Celebration on April 4th at 5:30 pm at the Venture Cafe! This year, we’ll be joined by Dr.











People before Highways by Karilyn Crockett