Urban Morphology This analysis focuses on the development over time of a specific area of Boston within the Back Bay neighborhood. This area is a good case study for the overall morphology of Boston because, similar to other parts of the city, it was not part of the original landmass, instead, it a wetland. Before any land was even developed, a railroad was constructed through the bay to connect different parts of Boston. Subsequently, land was filled in around the railroad. Eventually, with the increased use of automobiles, the railroad corridor was turned into I-90. On this specific area of land, three major Air Rights projects have occurred. This section will illustrate and further develop details on this short summary of the urban morphology of Back Bay.
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