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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
News, Stories We're Following Parks, Policy, Resilience The Trustees

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
News, Stories We're Following Parks, Policy, Resilience The Trustees

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

Chelsea Creek Municipal Harbor Plan Public Meeting

Join this open house to learn about issues facing the Chelsea Creek and opportunities for its enhancement as Chelsea undergoes a Municipal Harbor Plan process.

Date: August 18, 11:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
Location: PORT Park, Chelsea
More Information: mapc.org/resource-library/chelsea-harbor-plan

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Opinion: This Is Not the Way to Stop Homes From Flooding

The federal government is considering a plan that could cost taxpayers more money and encourage land speculation without addressing the problem

→Source: The New York Times
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Flood Resiliency Zoning Overlay District and Resiliency Design Guidelines RFP

This project will function as a critical step in implementing the City of Boston’s 2016 Climate Ready Boston 30vulnerability assessment and resiliency plan and more recent technical analysis of coastal resiliency strategies for East Boston, Charlestown, and South Boston.

→Source: Boston Planning & Development Agency
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Building community beware: Risks rising along with the tides

Even without current comprehensive regulation, there are strong reasons for industry professionals to look to the future design needs both to add long-term value and to avoid liability from increasingly obvious risks.

→Source: New England Real Estate Journal
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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
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