Designated Port Areas: A Generational Opportunity to Create a Thriving Boston Harbor for All
Established in 1978 to safeguard maritime industries, DPAs must now evolve to address contemporary realities and unlock their untapped potential for the benefit of the entire region.
At its core, this report emphasizes that DPAs can be dynamic tools for shaping the future of our waterfront. The report highlights engagement as a powerful measure in the face of the influence, power, and wealth shaping some of our most valued waterfront areas. Tools like Chapter 91 and the Designated Port Areas give the community the superpower to advocate for themselves in an impactful way. The report calls on regulators, administrators, and waterfront stakeholders to come together in neutral, facilitated discussions to ensure that decisions about DPAs are informed, inclusive, and transparent.
→Source: Barr Foundation Blog