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Walsh Outlines Plan To Protect Boston Harbor From Flooding

Walsh calls his plan not just a comprehensive strategy to protect the city from climate change flooding, but a transformative vision that will add 67 acres of new land to Boston’s 47-mile shoreline.

→Source: WBUR
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Mayor Walsh launches citywide plan to protect against coastal flooding

Boston Mayor Martin J. Walsh on Wednesday announced a sweeping plan to protect the city’s 47-mile shoreline ahead of a major environmental disaster, calling climate change “an urgent priority” for Boston and urging business leaders to participate in the comprehensive citywide resiliency plan.

→Source: Boston Business Journal
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VIDEO: Mayor Walsh addresses Boston Chamber, announces climate-ready vision to enhance Boston’s waterfront

→Source: City of Boston
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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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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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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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Peddocks Island redevelopment effort reimagines Boston Harbor spit

Federal and state officials are leading a redevelopment of Peddocks Island in Boston Harborto make it more hospitable for and attractive to visitors.

→Source: Curbed Boston
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Reclaiming an island gem in Boston Harbor

There was a time in the not so distant past when the 34 Harbor islands were more closely integrated into the life of the city; home to hospitals, residences, and farms. … Susan Kane, district islands manager for DCR, thinks that close connection will return.

→Source: The Boston Globe
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