Resilient Places + People: An open space vision for Boston’s future

In connection with “Breathing Room: Mapping Boston’s Green Spaces,” an exhibition now on view at the Norman B. Leventhal Map & Education Center at the Boston Public Library, the Boston Society of Landscape Architects and NBBJ are hosting a conversation to discuss and debate what Boston’s priorities should be as we build upon a great legacy today and look ahead to future needs.

Date: September 20, 6:00–8:00 p.m.
Location: Rabb Hall, Boston Public Library, Copley Square, Boston
More Information: eventbrite.com/e/resilient-places-people-tickets

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Massport CEO Thomas Glynn Stepping Down

WGBH News talks with former Governor Dukakis and Massport CEO Tom Glynn, who is stepping down later this year, about Glynn’s tenure at Massport, including “concern about maintaining public access along the shore.”

→Source: WGBH News
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Boston Harbor Now Partners with Greater Boston Community Groups to Provide Free Public Access to the Harbor and Harbor Islands

This summer, more than 6,700 residents of Boston and surrounding communities joined Boston Harbor Now for free cruises around Boston Harbor and to the Boston Harbor Islands.

→Source: North End Waterfront
News, Stories We're Following Programs Boston Harbor Now, The American City Coalition, GreenRoots

PLAN: East Boston Open House & IPOD Information Session

BPDA will host an information session about the PLAN: East Boston neighborhood planning initiative, the Interim Planning Overlay District (IPOD), and how community members can get involved. Light refreshments and Spanish interpretation services will be provided.

Date: September 25, 6:00–7:30 p.m.
Location: Mario Umana Academy Gymnasium, East Boston
More Information: bostonplans.org/news-calendar

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Bostonians Are Worried about Climate Change Impacting the Waterfront, Study Finds

In the wake of some serious coastal flooding in the city this year, Bostonians are overwhelmingly concerned about the impact of climate change on the waterfront in the coming years, a new study has found.

→Source: Boston Magazine
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On waterfront, Trustees survey says Bostonians want parks over development

Amid calls to build a signature park on the South Boston Waterfront, a new survey by one of the leading proponents found that residents prefer parks over more development along Boston Harbor, because of the health and environmental benefits.

→Source: The Boston Globe
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The need for more open spaces: Bostonians seek eco-friendly solutions to waterfront’s climate threats

A new study commissioned by The Trustees reveals overwhelming support among Bostonians for strengthening our shorelines and green infrastructure by building more parks and natural landscapes. It also found that access to open spaces delivers immense value in the health, social, and economic well-being of residents and businesses.

→Source: The Trustees
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Harbor Advocates Call for Care When Planning for Waterfront

In planning to product the industrial waterfront properties, [Jill Valdes Horwood of Boston Harbor Now] said flood retention areas could also double as public amenities – an idea that has been championed also by Julie Wormser of the Mystic River Watershed Association, which is running a planning effort in Charlestown right now.

→Source: Charlestown Patriot Bridge
News, Stories We're Following Policy, Resilience Boston Harbor Now, Mystic River Watershed Association

Fireworks Spectacular Over Boston Harbor for Labor Day Weekend

For the sixth year in a row, a group of local non-profits have illuminated Boston Harbor for Labor Day weekend.

→Source: North End Waterfront
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Applying pier pressure on City Hall for a waterfront park

Building a signature park on South Boston’s rapidly changing waterfront seems like a great idea. Pulling it off? That’s turning out to be a challenge in an area where real estate is so hot, even the space above the water is worth millions.

→Source: The Boston Globe
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