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May 5

2021 Public Space Invitational design competition launched

This year’s program seeks to support the expansion of community compost in Boston.

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Jun 10

Artists announced for the 2020 Public Space Invitational

Civic design competition aims to bring a slice of Boston’s green spaces to homes this summer.

May 7

'Community Grown' applications open, expanding reach of community gardens

The program seeks proposals for creative installations and events at three community gardens in the...

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May 1

Boston's safest driver competition launched

Mayor Walsh launches competition to find Boston's safest and least distracted driver

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Apr 8

New interactive public art lets you be the DJ of District Hall’s outdoor plaza

Public Radio is a larger-than-life, futuristic radio that allows anyone to change the station.

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Mar 14

Pick-up and Drop-off Zone Pilot launched in the Fenway

The pilot program is designed to ease congestion and improve safety to start in the Fenway.

Mar 8

Winning proposals announced for Play Around the Snowy City

The New Urban Mechanics program aims to make Boston’s public spaces more fun and inviting during the...

Nov 29

City of Boston accepting proposals for Play Around the Snowy City competition

Program aims to make Boston's public spaces more fun and inviting during the winter.

Jul 25

Winners of the 2018 Public Space Invitational announced

The goal of the design competition was to expand the reach and highlight the role of three community...

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May 23

Three-year partnership to expand reach of Boston's community gardens

The program aims to engage and enhance up to 40 community gardens in six neighborhoods in Boston.

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Oct 12

City of Boston, Massrobotics to host a 'Robot Block Party'

As part of HUBweek, City Hall Plaza will be home to the first "Robot Block Party."

Jul 19

Housing Innovation Lab now a permanent office

The lab was created to increase housing affordability by pioneering innovative housing models and...

Mar 28

First demand-responsive price change made for Seaport parking meters

Following up on Boston's parking pilot, meter prices have been lowered to open more parking spaces.

Mar 17

Four design teams picked to create installations on Greenway this summer

The winners of the fifth Design Biennial Boston will each be awarded $10,000 to construct site...

Dec 15

City announces advisory committee for housing innovation competition

Advisory Committee, featuring community members, city officials, and renowned innovative architects...

Nov 22

Results of Boston's safest driver competition announced

Release of scores show overall improvement in driver safety.

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Feb 19

Mayor Walsh announces launch of the City's public space invitational

It will challenge Boston's creative community to help reimagine public spaces.

Oct 19

Mayor Walsh launches Housing Innovation Lab

A Bloomberg-funded team will explore and evaluate solutions for building, buying, and owning middle...

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Aug 21

Mayor Walsh announces new co-chair of the Mayor's Office of New Urban Mechanics

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Jul 21

City of Boston announces ParkBoston app live through additional neighborhoods

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Dec 10

#WickedCoolTree debuts at City Hall

When a user tweets a color or a series of colors using the hashtag #WickedCoolTree, all 720 lights...

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Nov 24

Winners of 'Fenway's 30 Second Cinema' announced

The competition gives Boston-area artists the opportunity to display their work on a prominent...

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Nov 15

City Implementing Parking Changes In The Innovation District

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Aug 26

Mayor Walsh launches expanded small business permit and licensing assistance

Mayor Martin J. Walsh is taking another step to ensure that business owners and entrepreneurs are...

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Aug 20

Mayor Walsh Announces Fenway's 30 Second Cinema

Boston-area artists get the opportunity to display their work on a prominent digital sign next to...

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Jun 27

Mayor Walsh announces High-Tech Solar Powered benches coming to area parks

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Jun 5

Winners announced for Boston's first public space invitational

The crowd-sourced design competition was aimed at re-thinking small public spaces, sidewalks, and...

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