Improvements to Copley Square Park
Established 1883
CONSTRUCTION NOTICE:
Renovations to Copley Square Park have begun as of July 20, 2023. We expect this project will take 16 months, and will be reopened in fall 2024. Construction updates are listed below on this page, in the "Related Documents" section. Our August update is now posted!
Renovations will include updates to the fountain, new lawn and planting areas, a raised seating area to protect existing trees (the Raised Grove), refurbished memorials and art, new seating, lighting, along with paved pathways and plaza space.
Please accept this notice as an effort to keep you and your neighbors informed.
SITE PLAN:
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Project Information:
- Project status: Construction
- Project features: Passive use, Fountain
- Project budget: $16,900,000
- Consultant: Sasaki
- Contractor: W.E.S. Construction Corporation
Upcoming events
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We have made updates to the design that was shared at our final community meeting in April 2021. Please email the project manager, abigail.chatfield@boston.gov with your questions and concerns.
- Watch the video to learn more about the project
- Read through the updated design plans
- Sign up for project updates
Videos
Design meeting #1 (November 16, 2020)
View a brief presentation from our project team followed by a discussion with the community.
Design meeting #2 (February 11, 2021)
The design team presented their conceptual designs then went into breakout rooms to discuss with the community.
Design meeting #3 (April 14, 2021)
The project team presented the preferred design and the community provided feedback.
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Project Information:
- Project status: Construction
- Project features: Passive use, Fountain
- Project budget: $16,900,000
- Consultant: Sasaki
- Contractor: W.E.S. Construction Corporation
