Commercial Wharf Ch. 91 Exemption Would Grandfather Mixed Use & Parking Rights

The battle at Commercial Wharf for access, use and parking rights continues on the North End waterfront.

→Source: North End Waterfront

5 for Good: East Boston programs work to make the waterfront accessible to all

The Piers Park Sailing Center and Save the Harbor/Save the Bay have joined forces in East Boston to education local kids about the environment and get them out onto Boston Harbor.

→Source: WCVB5

Don’t let Eastie become Southie, residents say

East Boston, with its picturesque views of the harbor and downtown skyline, diverse restaurants, and historic landmarks, has emerged as one of the city’s hottest neighborhoods for real estate — second only, perhaps, to South Boston’s Seaport District.

→Source: The Boston Globe

‘The People’s Harbor’ AFH Interactive Art Series

Participate in one or all of these community-based collaborative art experiences along our meandering harbor, culminating in an all-inclusive public exhibit in “A Street” Park in South Boston.

Date: July 23-August 11
Location: Various Locations
More Information: eventbee.com/event?eid=178769024#/rsvp

The waterfront is for all

Amid this flurry of construction and reinvention, an important point has been lost: The waterfront belongs to the public. Since the 17th century, everyone in Boston—not just the wealthy—has had a legal right to the use of the lands surrounding the harbor.

→Source: CommonWealth Magazine

With new Martin’s Park, plans for more ferries, things are happening on the waterfront

A roundup of what’s progressing along.

→Source: The Boston Globe

Moakley Park Vision Plan Open House

Join the Boston Parks and Recreation Department for the second in a series of public engagement events and share thoughts on what you would like to see in the Moakley Park Vision Plan. Refreshments and activities for kids will be provided.

Date: July 19, 2018
Location: Tierney Learning Center, South Boston
More Information: boston.gov/public-notices/46126

The Future of the Northern Avenue Bridge

The Fort Point Neighborhood Association (FPNA) is hosting a special edition Fort Point and Seaport neighborhood meeting on the Northern Avenue Bridge with City of Boston officials. Come hear the latest and provide feedback on current concepts.

Date: July 18, 2018
Location: Capital One Café, Seaport
More Information: fortpointboston.com/2018/07/the-future-of-northern-avenue-bridge.html

Activation of the Charlestown Navy Yard Waterfront & Water’s Edge

This request for proposals is to activate the waterfront and watersheet of the Charlestown Navy Yard, specifically Dry Dock #2, the foot of Dry Dock #2, Pier 3, and the Harborwalk.

→Source: Boston Planning & Development Agency

The Harborkeepers Marine Science and Maritime Festival

Be part of the first annual East Boston Marine Science & Maritime Festival, organized by The Harborkeepers. Have a fun day by the waterfront with art, science, music, and food!

Date: July 14, 2018
Location: Constitution Beach, East Boston
More Information: facebook.com/events/944063752420099/

Recurring events