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Concrete ChangesArchitecture, Politics, and the Design of Boston City Hall\nAuthor(s): Brian M. Sirman\nFormat: Paperback\nPublisher: University of Massachusetts Press, United States\nImprint: University of Massachusetts Press\nISBN-13: 9781625343574, 978-1625343574\nSynopsis\nFrom the 1950s to the end of the twentieth century, Boston transformed from a city in freefall into a thriving metropolis, as modern glass skyscrapers sprouted up in the midst of iconic brick rowhouses. After decades of corruption and graft, a new generation of politicians swept into office, seeking to revitalize Boston through large-scale urban renewal projects. The most important of these was a new city hall, which they hoped would project a bold vision of civic participation. The massive Brutalist building that was unveiled in 1962 stands apart - emblematic of the city's rebirth through avant-garde design.\n\nAnd yet Boston City Hall frequently ranks among the country's ugliest buildings. Concrete Changes se.