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Nov 22

An interview with Doug DiMartile

We recently interviewed Doug DiMartile, a member of the Chronic Workgroup. Doug had some incredibly thoughtful insights we wanted to share - most importantly, that it is the individuals we serve who...

Nov 21

Imagine Boston 2030 week to engage residents on draft strategic plan

The series of events offer residents the opportunity to talk directly with City leaders and the Imagine Boston team.

Nov 21

Mayor Walsh hosts community discussion about racism in Boston

The discussion was attended by over 600 residents, and served as the kick-off to a citywide conversation about racism.

Nov 21

Call for artists for North Square public art project

Mayor Walsh announces a Request for Proposals with the Public Works Department and the Boston Art Commission

Nov 21

City of Boston partners with nuTonomy to begin testing autonomous vehicles

The on-street testing of autonomous vehicles will begin in the Raymond L. Flynn Marine Park.

Nov 18

Mayor Walsh announces GoWalkTalk will establish U.S. headquarters in Boston

North West of Ireland-based medtech company will capitalize on Boston's entrepreneurial spirit, wealth of talent and global reputation

Nov 18

City of Boston, state, partners, team up to house homeless elders

Housing surge focused on housing elders while helping them obtain support services and health care

Nov 17

Imagine Boston 2030 draft plan released

The Expanding Opportunity draft identifies five action areas to strengthen neighborhood vitality and bolster Boston's economy.

Nov 17

Mayor Walsh announces finalists for 2016 Spark Impact awards

Mayor Walsh and SPARK Boston invite residents to choose from millennial residents making a positive impact in Boston

Nov 17

Call for artists for alternative space pilot project announced

First Available Space Will Be Located at AT&T Flagship Store

Nov 17

Join us for Imagine Boston 2030 Week!

Together we have reached a significant milestone in our planning process with the upcoming release of Expanding Opportunity, a draft strategic plan that identifies key actions and initiatives to...

Nov 15

Traffic Advisory for Saturday, November 19, 2016

Faneuil Hall Tree Lighting and Camp Harbor View 5K will impact traffic and parking

Nov 14

Mayor Walsh files ordinance to protect worker safety in Boston

Strengthens City's discretion in issuing permits

Nov 14

Creating innovative software for Boston’s Way Home

Boston needed a better, more efficient way to match homeless individuals with the housing and support they need. Our partner, Green River, helped us find the answer.

Nov 14

Mayor Walsh celebrates Veterans Day at grand opening

A $12 million public-private partnership will create 24 units of affordable rental housing for veterans in South Boston.

Nov 11

Open Studios events taking place all around Boston

This fall, we’ve seen an abundance of Open Studio events happening across the city.

Nov 10

Boston Public Library Receives Library Services and Technology Act Grant from Massachusetts Board…

Youth will work with Raspberry Pi, Scratch, Little Bits, Minecraft, and Python programming language. The grant runs from October 2016 through September 2017.

Nov 10

Traffic Advisory, November 10 - November 14, 2016

Veteran's Day Parade and other scheduled events will impact traffic and parking

Nov 9

City Hall art galleries to showcase local artists

November, December exhibits will feature visual art, performing arts and student works

Nov 9

Discount tickets for the 13th Annual Mayor’s Holiday Special available

More than 500 holiday season performances now on sale

Nov 9

Mayor Walsh issues statements on ballot questions 2 and 5

BOSTON - Wednesday, November 9, 2016 - Mayor Martin J. Walsh today issued the following statements based on election results for ballot question 2 to lift the charter school cap and ballot question 5...

Nov 8

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Imagine Boston 2030: Can smaller housing support a growing City?

Imagine Boston 2030 has heard loud and clear that housing affordability is a top issue for Bostonians.

Nov 7

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Lineup announced for enchanted trolley tour, tree lightings

The Mayor's Enchanted Trolley Tour continues the festive tradition of lighting holiday trees throughout Boston.

Nov 7

Boston Public Library collaborates with the Brattle Threatre for Shakespeare out of the Box

Academy-award nominated director Julie Taymor Q&A will follow the December 5 Titus Showing

Nov 7

Travel safely as Daylight Saving Time ends

The Transportation Department is reminding drivers to slow down and be aware of others using local streets.

Nov 7

City announces preparations for general election, early voting stats

During early voting, there were 47,909 ballots cast, representing 11.5% of the registered voters in Boston.

Nov 7

Housing Innovation Lab office hours every Thursday from 1 - 4 p.m.

The iLab has three hours set aside each week to meet with local entrepreneurs, nonprofits, agencies, and community members.

Nov 4

Boston Public Library Announces Composer-in-Residence Program

The first concert takes place Saturday, November 12, at 2:30 p.m. in Rabb Hall at the Central Library in Copley Square.

Nov 4

Seeds of Freedom: A Vision for America

There will be a film screening and launch of James Phinney Baxter lecture series.

Nov 4

SPARK Boston 2016 Impact Award finalists

The award shines a spotlight on young adults aged 20-34 doing outstanding work to improve the City.

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