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Parker Terrace Development Discussion

The Department of Neighborhood Development is looking for feedback from the community. Join us to see the proposed plans and share your thoughts.

The Department of Neighborhood Development (DND) is re-starting the community engagement process around a site composed of 11 City-owned parcels between Parker Street and Terrace Street. DND will lead a discussion with the neighborhood to determine objectives that will shape how this site might be developed by a new team.

November 4, 2021
6:00pm - 7:30pm
THIS MEETING WILL BE HELD VIRTUALLY.
Boston, MA 02201
julio.pilier@boston.gov
Price:
FREE
Contact:
Julio Pilier
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Language Support:
None
Project Homepage:
Parker and Terrace
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Talk to us about Cummins Highway at Mattapan Square Farmers Market

Come talk to us in person about Cummins Highway.

We will be at the Mattapan Square Farmers Market (888 Cummins Highway) every Saturday in October from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

October 16, 2021
10:00am - 1:00pm
Repeats weekly on Saturday, starting from October 2, 2021, until October 31, 2021
Mattapan Square Farmers Market
888 Cummins Highway
Mattapan, MA
jeffrey.alexis@boston.gov
Price:
FREE
Contact:
Jeff Alexis
Neighborhood:
Mattapan
Event Type:
Civic Engagement
Outdoor
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Mattapan Square transportation online meeting

Please join an online meeting to discuss transportation and streetscape improvements planned for Blue Hill Avenue in Mattapan Square. This is part of the Blue Hill Avenue Transportation Action Plan.

The Blue Hill Avenue Transportation Action Plan seeks to improve the quality of life for residents and corridor users by:

  • Improving bus reliability and reducing travel times by creating center-running bus lanes
  • Reducing heat island effects
  • Improving pedestrian safety and accessibility
  • Incorporating high quality bike facilities
  • Contributing to a thriving small business community
  • Minimizing driver delay

This meeting will focus on Mattapan Square. We'd like to hear from you about how we can meet these objectives, and what streetscape features you like, and what could be improved in Mattapan Square.

Register for the event

Questions? Contact bluehillmattapan@boston.gov

October 18, 2021
6:00pm - 7:30pm
Meeting is online
Boston, MA
bluehillmattapan@boston.gov
Price:
FREE
Contact:
Charlotte Fleetwood
Neighborhood:
Mattapan
Event Type:
Civic Engagement
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Meeting Registration

Register for this meeting at bit.ly/bluehillmattapan

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Pleasant Street walk

Join us for a walk to kick off the our Pleasant Street project! 

Our goal is to calm traffic speeds and make crosswalks better for kids, elders, and people with disabilities. We want to hear your stories and ideas. Join us for all or part of the walk. We will provide interpretation in Spanish. 

Can’t make it? This is one of many ways you can participate. Sign up for project updates by email on the Pleasant Street Project page. 

Rain date: Saturday, October 30, 1 p.m.
October 23, 2021
1:00pm - 2:30pm
Pleasant Street at Sawyer Avenue
Boston, MA 02125
pleasantstreet@boston.gov
617-635-1378
Price:
FREE
Contact:
Jennifer Rowe
Neighborhood:
Dorchester
Event Type:
Civic Engagement
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Doris F. Tillman Playground opening

Join us for a ribbon cutting ceremony.

Doris F. Tillman Playground was re-opened during the summer of 2020, due to COVID-19 restrictions we were unable to have our official opening. Join us for a ribbon cutting ceremony!

October 9, 2021
10:00am - 11:00am
45 Lambert Ave
Boston,
Price:
FREE
Contact:
Christine Brandao
Neighborhood:
Roxbury
Event Type:
Civic Engagement
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Justice Edward O. Gourdin Veterans Memorial Park Ground Breaking

Join us on-site as we break ground on this historic park. 

Justice Edward O. Gourdin Veterans Memorial Park, located in the heart of Nubian Square (formerly Dudley Square), will now be home to a memorial plaza dedicated to the African-American veterans of Massachusetts. The 18,000-square-foot triangular parcel is bordered by Washington Street, Malcolm X Boulevard, and Shawmut Avenue. The project is the result of the steadfast, multi-year efforts of the Veterans and Friends of Gourdin Memorial Park community group.

The artwork design and construction is being funded by the Browne Fund, the Mayor's Capital Improvement Program, and a grant from the MA Department of Veterans Services. The overall park construction is being funded by the Mayor’s Capital Improvement program with a total budget of $1,272,200.  

October 7, 2021
2:00pm - 3:00pm
2407-2413 Washington Street
Boston,
christine.brandao@boston.gov
Price:
FREE
Contact:
Christine Brandao
Neighborhood:
Roxbury
Event Type:
Civic Engagement
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Groups we are working with

Veteran and Friends of Gourdin Memorial Park
Veteran and Friends of Gourdin Memorial Park
Arts & Culture
Arts & Culture
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Fall 2021 Slow Streets update: Moreland / Mount Pleasant District

Attend the virtual design meeting for updates about the Moreland Street and Mount Pleasant Avenue Neighborhood Slow Streets Zone.

Your neighborhood is prioritized for transportation street safety improvements.  We have ideas for safer crossings to share with you for your feedback.  Attend a virtual meeting on November 10 at 7 p.m. to view designs and hear updates.

November 10, 2021
7:00pm - 9:00pm
Virtual
Boston , MA
Price:
FREE
Contact:
slow.streets@boston.gov
Neighborhood:
Roxbury
Event Type:
Civic Engagement
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Fall 2021 Slow Streets update: Lower South Street zone

Attend the virtual design meeting for the Lower South Neighborhood Slow Streets zone. 

Your neighborhood is prioritized for transportation street safety improvements. We have ideas for safer crossings to share with you for your feedback.  Attend a virtual meeting on November 16 at 7 p.m. to view designs and hear updates

November 16, 2021
7:00pm - 9:00pm
Virtual
Boston, MA
617-635-1347
Price:
FREE
Contact:
slow.streets@boston.gov
Neighborhood:
Roslindale
Event Type:
Civic Engagement
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Upham's Corner RFPs: Virtual Pre-Proposal Conference

The BPDA and the City of Boston invite members of the development community and arts community to a networking event for potential respondents to the two RFPs released as part of the implementation of the Upham's Corner Arts & Innovation District.

  • 555-559 Columbia Road and the Strand Theatre in the Upham's Corner neighborhood of Dorchester, released by the BPDA
  • 0-18 Hamlet Street, released by the City of Boston Department of Neighborhood Development

A key aim of the 555-559 Columbia Road RFP is the opportunity for synergy between the proposed development and the Strand Theatre operator. This event will provide opportunities for arts organizations and developers to connect about potential partnerships.

Who should attend?

Firms of all sizes - developers, GC’s, architects, sub-contractors, and more - as well as arts organizations who are looking for partnerships to respond to the RFPs

What’s on the agenda?

A Q&A about the RFP opportunities, a pitch session for arts and culture organizations to introduce themselves to all attendees, and a free-form session to connect with potential partners.

October 13, 2021
1:00pm - 3:00pm
Happening virtually
Boston, MA 02125
arts@boston.gov
Price:
FREE
Contact:
Mayor's Office of Arts and Culture
Neighborhood:
Dorchester
Event Type:
Art
Business and jobs
Civic Engagement
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Fall 2021 Slow Streets meeting: Hancock Street Triangle

Attend the virtual design meeting for updates about the Hancock Street Triangle Neighborhood Slow Streets zone.

Your neighborhood is prioritized for transportation street safety improvements.  We have ideas for safer crossings to share with you for your feedback.  Attend a virtual meeting on October 27 at 7 p.m. to view designs and hear updates.

October 27, 2021
7:00pm - 8:30pm
Virtual
Dorchester,
Price:
FREE
Contact:
slow.streets@boston.gov
Neighborhood:
Dorchester
Event Type:
Civic Engagement
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