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Originally Posted by JManc
I think he's referring more of the recent low density sprawl emanating out from these old towns which began as compact colonial era towns independent of one another. I lived fairly close to Nashua which dates back to the 18th century but most of the city today is shopping areas (for Massholes to escape sales tax) and sprawly exurban areas of Boston, south of the historical city center. The vast majority of Boston's footprint is still pretty green though. Compared to most areas its size.
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Boston is very green compared to just about every major city. This is 15 miles from the center of Boston:
https://www.google.com/maps/@42.4131.../data=!3m1!1e3
You will not find that 15 miles from the center of Atlanta lol. The Boston region developed more like England than a typical U.S. metro.