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Design Vision: Designing for a Diverse Boston

Join us for a virtual open house to share design ideas for how we can build a Boston for everyone.

November 2, 2023
2023-11-02T18:00:00 - 2023-11-02T20:00:00

Boston Planning and Development Agency (BPDA) Urban Design team and the City of Boston will host the Boston Design Vision: Designing For A Diverse Boston Virtual Open House on November 2. Join us to learn more and share your design ideas for how we can build a Boston for everyone. The event is free and open to the public.

Register Now

Learn More About Boston Design Vision 

Language access services are available at no cost. If you require these services, please contact breeze.outlaw@boston.gov no later than Oct 27.

design virtual open house

November 2, 2023
2023-11-02T18:00:00 - 2023-11-02T20:00:00
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Office of Historic Preservation Event

Thank you to all who attended our Vision Session for the Boston Office of Historic Preservation! Couldn't make it? You can review the presentation below!

Review The Presentation
November 16, 2023
2023-11-16T18:00:00 - 2023-11-16T20:30:00

Established in 2022, our mission at the Office of Historic Preservation is to safeguard Boston's rich cultural heritage while amplifying the voices of underrepresented Bostonians. Housed within the Environment, Energy, and Open Space Cabinet, our department includes the Boston Landmarks Commission, the City Archaeology Program, and the Commemoration Commission.

On Thursday, November 16, 2023, The Office of Historic Preservation presented a framework showcasing how historic preservation can address some of Boston's pressing challenges in environmental sustainability, social equity, and affordable housing.

The Boston Office of Historic Preservation Invites You To: A Vision for Historic Preservation in Boston on November 16, 2023 from 6:00-8:30 PM at the Bruce C. Bolling Building, 2300 Washington St, Roxbury, MA 02119. RSVP Today.

 


Notice of accommodations:

English- Interpretation and translation services are available to you at no cost. If you need them, please contact us at blc@boston.gov or 617-635-1935, as soon as possible.

Spanish/Espanol - Hay servicios de interpretación, traducción y adaptaciones para discapacidades a su disposición sin costo alguno. Si los necesita, por favor póngase en contacto con nosotros mandando un correo electrónico a (blc@boston.govv), LCA@boston.gov o llamando a (617-635-1935), hasta esta fecha: (Date: 11- 2-2023).

Haitian Creole -Kreyòl ayisyen:  Sèvis entèpretasyon, tradiksyon, ak sèvis akomodasyon pou andikape disponib pou ou gratis. Si w bezwen sèvis sa yo, tanpri kontakte nou nan (blc@boston.govLCA@boston.gov oswa (617-635-1935), ant:  (Date: 11- 2-2023)         

Traditional Chinese - 繁體中文:  我們可以為您提供免費的口譯, 筆譯, 和殘疾人士合理照顧服務。如有需要,請在(11- 2-2023) XX 月 YY 日, 前與我們連絡,發電子郵件至 (blc@boston.gov)  LCA@boston.gov 或致電 (617-635-1935)

Vietnamese - Tiếng Việt: Các dịch vụ thông dịch, dịch thuật và hỗ trợ người khuyết tật được cung cấp miễn phí cho bạn. Nếu bạn cần họ, vui lòng liên lạc với chúng tôi theo địa chỉ (blc@boston.govLCA@boston.gov hoặc (617-635-1935) trước ngày: (11- 2-2023)   

Simplified Chinese -  简体中文:  我们可以为您提供免费的口译, 笔译, 和残疾人士合理照顾服务。如有需要,请在(11- 2-2023)XX 月 YY 日 前与我们联系, 发电子邮件至(blc@boston.govLCA@boston.gov  或致电 (617-635-1935)

Cabo Verdean Creole - kriolu:  Nu ta oferese-bu sirvisus di interpretason, traduson y sirvisus di komodason pa gentis ku difisénsia di grasa. Si bu meste kes sirvisu la, kontata-nu pa email (blc@boston.gov)  LCA@boston.gov  ó pa telefóni, pa númeru (617-635-1935). Na es data:(11- 2-2023)    

 Arabic - العربية

خدمات الترجمة الشفوية والتحريرية والتسهيلات لذوي الإعاقة متوفرة لك دون تحملك أي تكلفة. إذا احتجت لهذه الخدمات، يرجى التواصل معنا على البريد الألكتروني (blc@boston.gov) ،(LCA@boston.gov)، أو على رقم الهاتف 617-635-1935 بحلول يوم (11- 2-2023) .

Russian -Русский: Услуги устного и письменного перевода и по приспособлению инвалидов предоставляются бесплатно. Если Вам они нужны, просьба связаться с нами по адресу электронной почты (blc@boston.govLCA@boston.gov либо по телефону (617-635-1935) до (11- 2-2023)

Portuguese - Português: Disponibilizamos serviços de tradução e interpretação e adaptações especiais para pessoas com deficiências gratuitamente. Para solicitar, envie e-mail para (blc@boston.govv) , LCA@boston.gov ou ligue para (617-635-1935) até o dia (11- 2-2023)

French - Français: Les services d'interprétation, de traduction et d'adaptation aux personnes handicapées sont à votre disposition gratuitement. Si vous en avez besoin, veuillez nous contacter à (blc@boston.gov) , LCA@boston.gov ou au (617-635-1935), d'ici au:(11- 2-2023)  

Somali - Af Soomaali: Adeegyada tarjumaadda luuqadaha iyo hoyga naafada ayaa diyaar kuu ah adiga oo aan wax kharash ah ka bixin. Haddii aad u baahatid iyaga, fadlan nagala soo xiriir (blc@boston.gov) , LCA@boston.gov ama (617-635-1935) markay taariikhdu tahay: (11- 2-2023)

November 16, 2023
2023-11-16T18:00:00 - 2023-11-16T20:30:00
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Design Meeting 1 for Improvements to Tadpole Playground

Join us at an online community engagement meeting to discuss improvements to Tadpole Playground . We'd love for you to join us in our online presentation with a question and answer session afterward.

October 24, 2023
2023-10-24T18:00:00 - 2023-10-24T19:30:00

Interpretation and translation services are available to you at no cost. If you need them, please contact us at nathan.frazee@boston.gov or LCA@boston.gov or 617-961-3167.

Join the Zoom meeting

 

October 24, 2023
2023-10-24T18:00:00 - 2023-10-24T19:30:00
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Menstrual Equity 101 (VIRTUAL WORKSHOP)

Join us for a virtual workshop:

Menstrual Equity 101: Understanding period poverty and debunking myths, stigmas and taboos surrounding menstruation.

November 4, 2023
  • 10:30am - 11:30am
  • VIRTUAL
    Boston, MA
  • Contact:
    Hali Smith
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Event Type:
  • Posted:
2023-11-04T10:30:00 - 2023-11-04T11:30:00
 

The Mayor's Office of Women's Advancement has launched a Menstrual Equity pilot in partnership with the Boston Public Library along with education programs from Love Your Menses Inc. Find free menstrual pads and tampons from Aunt Flow, along with monthly workshops through December 2023 at an initial six Boston Public Library branches:

  • Brighton
  • Codman Square
  • East Boston
  • North End
  • Mattapan
  • Roxbury
November 4, 2023
  • 10:30am - 11:30am
  • VIRTUAL
    Boston, MA
  • Contact:
    Hali Smith
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Event Type:
  • Posted:
2023-11-04T10:30:00 - 2023-11-04T11:30:00
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Walsh Playground Design Meeting #3

December 5, 2023
  • 6:00pm - 7:30pm
  • VIA ZOOM
    Dorchester, 02124
  • Contact:
    Parks and Recreation
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Dorchester
    Mattapan
  • Event Type:
  • Posted:
2023-12-05T18:00:00 - 2023-12-05T19:30:00

Please join us for the third community engagement meeting for Walsh Playground where we will present three design concept options for the park followed by a community discussion.

Interpretation and translation services will be provided in Spanish, Haitian Creole and Vietnamese. If you need services in another language, please contact us at amy.linne@boston.gov, LCA@boston.gov or 617-961-3045, by: 11/21/2023.

 

December 5, 2023
  • 6:00pm - 7:30pm
  • VIA ZOOM
    Dorchester, 02124
  • Contact:
    Parks and Recreation
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Dorchester
    Mattapan
  • Event Type:
  • Posted:
2023-12-05T18:00:00 - 2023-12-05T19:30:00
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Welcome Home, Boston Phase II Applicant Conference

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

November 1, 2023
2023-11-01T14:00:00 - 2023-11-01T16:00:00

This conference will give attendees an overview of the application and development process. They will also have an opportunity to network with other potential applicants.

November 1, 2023
2023-11-01T14:00:00 - 2023-11-01T16:00:00
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North End, Waterfront, and West End Liaison Coffee Hours

North End, Waterfront, and West End Coffee Hours are hosted by neighborhood liaison Ciara D'Amico.

December 22, 2023
  • 11:00am - 12:00pm
    Repeats monthly on Friday, but only the 4th instance of this set, starting from December 1, 2023, until December 27, 2024
  • West End Branch Library
    151 Cambridge Street
    West End,
  • Contact:
    Ciara D'Amico
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    North End
    West End
  • Event Type:
  • Posted:
2023-12-22T11:00:00 - 2025-06-17T12:00:00

Coffee Hours are held bi-weekly unless otherwise noted. 

The Mayor’s Office of Neighborhood Services liaisons hosts weekly Coffee Hours located conveniently in each neighborhood. This is an opportunity to connect with your neighborhood liaison to receive support connecting with City departments, addressing any concerns, or just to say hello to connect joyfully. 

Neighborhood liaisons look forward to hearing how Boston can improve our neighborhoods.

December 22, 2023
  • 11:00am - 12:00pm
    Repeats monthly on Friday, but only the 4th instance of this set, starting from December 1, 2023, until December 27, 2024
  • West End Branch Library
    151 Cambridge Street
    West End,
  • Contact:
    Ciara D'Amico
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    North End
    West End
  • Event Type:
  • Posted:
2023-12-22T11:00:00 - 2025-06-17T12:00:00
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Belle Isle Marsh Public Information Session

Join us for a virtual information session to learn about the regional climate resilience effort for the Belle Isle Marsh!

November 15, 2023
2023-11-15T18:00:00 - 2023-11-15T19:00:00

Please register to attend a virtual information session to learn about the regional climate resilience effort for the Belle Isle Marsh on Wednesday, November 15 from 6:00-7:00 p.m. Representatives from the City of Boston, the City of Revere, the Town of Winthrop, Woods Hole Group, and Friends of the Belle Isle Marsh will provide a summary of the Belle Isle Marsh's vulnerabilities, discuss completed work, and share updates about the recently funded coastal resilience projects at the Bennington Street in East Boston, Fredericks Park in Revere, and Morton Street in Winthrop. Join us to learn about the next steps for developing climate adaptation strategies and how you can be involved!

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. Spanish interpretation will be available.

November 15, 2023
2023-11-15T18:00:00 - 2023-11-15T19:00:00
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Back Bay Fens Pathways Community Meeting

Join us at an online community engagement meeting.

November 15, 2023
2023-11-15T18:00:00 - 2023-11-15T19:30:00

We'd love for you to join us in our online presentation with a question and answer session afterward. Interpretation and translation services are available to you at no cost. If you need them, please contact us at lauren.bryant@boston.gov, LCA@boston.gov or 617-961-3019 by: 11/08.

Join the Zoom meeting

 

Fens pathways

 

November 15, 2023
2023-11-15T18:00:00 - 2023-11-15T19:30:00
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Decision-Making Rubric In-Person Workshop

We invite you to join us at an upcoming event to dive into the decision-making rubric and shape how it will be used to guide facilities planning and investment

November 9, 2023
  • 5:30pm - 7:30pm
  • Bruce C. Bolling Municipal Building
    2300 Washington St
    Roxbury, MA 02119
  • Contact:
    Capital Planning
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Roxbury
  • Event Type:
  • Posted:
2023-11-09T17:30:00 - 2023-11-09T19:30:00

At the in-person workshops, we will share in detail how the decision-making rubric works, including what it tells us about the impact of potential investments in BPS students. We’ll walk through scenarios together, applying a neighborhood lens, and discuss how the information the decision-making rubric provides could be used in future facilities planning and decision-making.

There are two opportunities, both of which have the same content:

  • In-Person Workshop 1: Wednesday, November 8, 2023 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. 
  • In-Person Workshop 2: Thursday, November 9, 2023 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
November 9, 2023
  • 5:30pm - 7:30pm
  • Bruce C. Bolling Municipal Building
    2300 Washington St
    Roxbury, MA 02119
  • Contact:
    Capital Planning
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Roxbury
  • Event Type:
  • Posted:
2023-11-09T17:30:00 - 2023-11-09T19:30:00
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