Tactical Public Realm
We’re creating “tactical” interventions that transform the public realm through low-cost projects that are easy to put in place.
The City will fund several of these projects each year, based on community applications.
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Have questions? Contact:
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Jacob Wessel
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Want to suggest a location?
Please fill out our form to suggest a location for a public realm intervention in your neighborhood:
About the program
We are introducing new tools for lower-cost, rapid (tactical) improvements to our public space.
This program is based in our conversations with the community through Go Boston 2030. In those talks, we found that improving the public realm was a top priority.
Each year, the City will fund several interventions based on community applications.
For each intervention, our guidelines give:
- an overview
- context and location criteria
- application and implementation process, and
- community partner and City roles.
Tactical Public Realm Guides
Ongoing interventions
About Go Boston 2030
Boston’s citywide transportation plan, Go Boston 2030, lays out a commitment to:
- walk-friendly, transit-supporting, and bike-welcoming policy and infrastructure, and
- prioritize the movement of people over cars.
With Go Boston 2030, community ideas serve as the backbone for our decisions. We want to engage with as many different people across Boston as possible.
