The Big Dig is the unofficial name of the Central Artery/Tunnel Project, a megaproject that rerouted the Central Artery (Interstate 93), the chief highway through the heart of Boston into a 3.5 mile tunnel under the city. The Big Dig has the unfortuante privledge of being the "most expensive" highway project in U.S. history.
The project began with an estimated budget of $2.8 billion. When it was all said and done it would seem that the budget was simply ignored. A July 17, 2008 article in The Boston Globe stated, "In all, the project will cost an additional $7 billion in interest, bringing the total to a staggering $22 billion, according to a Globe review of hundreds of pages of state documents. It will not be paid off until 2038."
With this in mind we are going to begin a remodel of the Young Adult Community room. Although our project is not beginning with a projected budget of $2.8 billion or 10,000 + employees, we are starting with one similarity - vision.
The vision for the Big Dig developed out of a need to relieve congestion on Boston's primary roadway. It was a legitimate need. Boston's roads were laid out long before the invention of the automobile. Something had to be done or Boston would come to a screaching hault - at least the traffic would.
What is the connection of the Big Dig and the Young Adult Community?
The answer comes down to the very obvious need. Although the Young Adult Community Room was not designed before the advent of the automobile it is most definitly in need of an upgrade (that's an understatment).
We have the design. We have the contacts for materials. We have our $2.8 billion (minus a whole lot of zeros). What are we still lacking? We still need more volunteers. This where you come in. Take a minute this Wednesday and sign up to give some time to make our big dig a reality.
And for the record this will not be deemed the most expensive remodel in Berean history.
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