Field Guide: A band, a bakery and creating community in Quincy, Mass.

Today, we're taking you to Quincy, Massachusetts.

In the last several decades, the number of people in Quincy who identify as Asian has grown considerably. The latest census shows nearly 30% of the city's residents identify as Asian.

Part of this growth can be attributed to the city remaining an affordable, but accessible, alternative to Boston.

Meanwhile, Boston's Chinatown has seen a decrease in its Asian population, as housing prices have increased significantly in the neighborhood.

To illustrate this change, The Common producer Frannie Monahan spoke with Joyce Chan, a former high school teacher and musician, about her personal experience starting a Chinese bakery in Quincy after her band lost its practice space in Chinatown.

This episode is part of WBUR's Field Guide to Boston, a station-wide effort to help you connect with the city's communities.

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