About "Boston at the Crossroads"

This five-part series debuts May 22, 2006 and examines the forces shaping Boston's future.

The series takes a critical look at Boston's economic roots, the significant changes that have shaped the city and the challenges and opportunities facing Greater Boston at a time of transition.

The series will air during “Morning Edition” over a one week period, culminating the following week with a special one-hour call-in program on Friday June 2 at 3pm . “Morning Edition” anchor Bob Oakes will host the series.

Part I of the series, reported by Oakes, focuses on the physical development of Boston.

Part II, reported by Martha Bebinger, will concentrate on the Hub's economic health.

Part III, reported by Fred Thys looks at Boston's talent pool.

Part IV, reported by Monica Brady-Myerov examines the city's changing demographics.

Part V wraps-up the series with Bob Oakes' inquiry into civic leadership and the way forward for the city.

Credits:

Theme music for the series Boston at the Crossroads is from Club d’Elf a Boston-based band and the track is "So Below" from "As Above: Live at the Lizard Lounge." Composers: Rivard/Faison/Kerr/Leake. More info at www.clubdelf.com

We would also like to thank:

Historian: Robert J Allison from Suffolk University

Boston 's West End Society

The Boston Society: Boston 's historical society.

Researcher: Melaina Spitzer