Scratch & Win Part 9: Hearts and Minds
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Nov 15, 2023 The podcast explores the success and scandal surrounding the Big Dig project in Boston. It delves into the memories and obstacles faced during the 20-year endeavor, reflects on the positive outcomes and changes brought by the project, and discusses the impact on daily commute and quality of life. It also addresses the need for investments in mass transit and the potential neglect of the transit system influenced by the Big Dig.
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Chinatown's Tight-Knit Community
- Randy Toh, originally from Boston's Chinatown, recalls the close-knit community where everyone knew each other.
- The annual 9-man volleyball tournament was a major event, uniting Cantonese speakers nationwide.
Displacement and Community Breakdown
- Highway construction displaced Toh's family and fractured the Chinatown community.
- His mother never recovered from the loss, and his father resorted to sleeping at his restaurant job.
Failed Repatriation
- Despite efforts to rebuild Chinatown with affordable housing, Toh didn't return.
- His community was gone, and the gesture felt insufficient to replace what was lost.