Public Way

Editorial: More clarity needed on GE, P&G parcels in the Seaport

The sudden availability this past week of a sizable chunk of land in South Boston presents a rare opportunity for the city — one that ought to prompt a discussion of what we want for the future of the city’s fastest-growing business neighborhood.

→Source: Boston Business Journal

National Parks launches redevelopment of Charlestown Navy Yard warehouse

The U.S. Department of the Interior is granting $3 million to the National Parks of Boston to kick off the redevelopment of the historic Hoosac Warehouse in the Charlestown Navy Yard, the first step of what could be a broader redevelopment of the historic naval yard that’s home to the U.S.S. Constitution. The grant follows a two-year design process, led by global design consultancy Sasaki Associates, to create what’s been dubbed the Charlestown Navy Yard Visitor Experience Plan.

→Source: Boston Business Journal

Meet the Aquarium’s New President

Walk into Vikki Spruill’s office with its views of Central Wharf and the Rose Kennedy Greenway, and—apart from Boston Harbor—the first thing to catch the eye is a sign she placed on her bookshelf her first day as President and CEO of the New England Aquarium: If your ship hasn’t come in, swim out to it.

→Source: New England Aquarium

People “Pitch a Blanket” to Claim Public Space on Boston Waterfront

To reclaim the some of the public land along the Harbor, CLF gathered the public to enjoy the space they’re entitled to: the front lawn of the InterContinental Hotel. The second annual Pitch a Blanket was a reminder that all residents have the right to enjoy public spaces like the Harbor.

→Source: Conservation Law Foundation

Charlestown Navy Yard to get repairs, gateway project

The Charlestown Navy Yard will get a major redevelopment and a new entrance to the U.S.S. Constitution and museum. A grant from the National Park Service will be announced next week to fund deferred maintenance to the Navy Yard and a new gateway to the Constitution.

→Source: Boston 25 News

Suffolk Downs Public Meeting

State Senator Boncore, state Representative Madaro, and city Councilor Edwards, along with the HYM Investment Group, will hold a public meeting to discuss the Draft Project Impact Report (DPIR) filing for Suffolk Downs. Representatives of the Boston Planning & Development Agency (BPDA) and the Mayor’s Office of Neighborhood Services will be in attendance.

Date: October 2, 6:30–8:30 p.m.
Location: East Boston High School
More Information: bostonplans.org/news-calendar

Workshop Encourages Residents to Advocate for Chapter 91 Waterfront Rights

The Conservation Law Foundation held a forum on September 20th about the role of Chapter 91 in protecting Boston’s waterfront, sponsored by the local group We Are Boston’s Waterfront.

→Source: North End Waterfront

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

Developers reinventing South Shore waterfront

Bradley Campbell, president of The Conservation Law Foundation, says waterfront redevelopment often walks a fine line between providing public access to the waterfront and creating private communities.

→Source: The Patriot Ledger

In Vikki Spruill, aquarium has right woman at right time

“There is so much more to the New England Aquarium than this Harbor Garage debate. I don’t want me or the aquarium to be defined by the Harbor Garage,” Spruill said. “I have a big conservation agenda to promote here, and that’s my top, top, top priority.”

→Source: The Boston Globe

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