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Climate policy open house: Building emissions performance standards

The City of Boston is developing a new policy to curb carbon emissions from existing large buildings. We are hosting an open house to provide an update on our progress to date, and to dive into the policy design. This is the third of four open house meetings on the policy.

November 19, 2020
  • 6:00pm - 7:30pm
  • Online using Zoom
    Boston,
  • Contact:
    Kat Eshel
  • send an email
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Citywide
  • Event Type:
    Civic Engagement
  • Posted:
2020-11-19T18:00:00 - 2020-11-19T19:30:00

In the first open house in July, we shared some background on why we’re developing this new policy, defined what a performance standard is, laid out the process to develop it, and heard your questions, concerns, and ideas. In the second open house in September, we dove into the technical analysis and worked through some of the questions you shared in July. You may find meeting recordings, slides, and notes on our project page.

Join us at our third remote open house on Thursday, November 19, from 6 - 7:30 p.m. (Register for the event). During the third open house, we’re going to walk through the key components of the policy. This also includes updates from the Technical and Resident Advisory Groups, and breakout discussions to provide your feedback on the policy.

The performance standard was identified as a high-priority policy in the 2019 Climate Action Plan Update. This policy will reduce building emissions from existing large buildings — the fossil fuels burned to produce the energy used to heat, cool, and provide electricity to buildings. Retrofitting our buildings can improve energy efficiency, lower energy costs, enhance the health of our residents, and protect our climate

November 19, 2020
  • 6:00pm - 7:30pm
  • Online using Zoom
    Boston,
  • Contact:
    Kat Eshel
  • send an email
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Citywide
  • Event Type:
    Civic Engagement
  • Posted:
2020-11-19T18:00:00 - 2020-11-19T19:30:00
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Winthrop Garden community meeting

Share your feedback about preserving open space on Winthrop Street in Roxbury.

November 19, 2020
2020-11-19T18:30:00 - 2020-11-19T20:00:00

21 and 23 Winthrop Street are located in Roxbury and total approximately 6,000 square feet. There has been interest in preserving these parcels as open space, particularly as a community garden. We encourage you to attend this meeting and provide feedback.

November 19, 2020
2020-11-19T18:30:00 - 2020-11-19T20:00:00
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Blue Hill Avenue Action Plan B3 and B4 meeting

This virtual community meeting will discuss community interest in the development of 18 parcels on Blue Hill Avenue in Roxbury.

November 10, 2020
  • 6:00pm - 8:00pm
  • This is a virtual
    meeting,
  • Contact:
    Julio Pilier
  • send an email
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Event Type:
    Civic Engagement
  • Posted:
2020-11-10T18:00:00 - 2020-11-10T20:00:00

Possible uses for the parcels, known as the B3 and B4 parcel groups, include commercial, residential, offices, and open and community space.

Visit the Blue Hill Avenue website for more information.

November 10, 2020
  • 6:00pm - 8:00pm
  • This is a virtual
    meeting,
  • Contact:
    Julio Pilier
  • send an email
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Event Type:
    Civic Engagement
  • Posted:
2020-11-10T18:00:00 - 2020-11-10T20:00:00
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Roslindale Wetlands Ecological Restoration community meeting

Join us at an online community engagement meeting to review design plans for Roslindale Wetlands Urban Wild.

November 19, 2020
  • 7:00pm - 8:30pm
  • Via Zoom
    Boston,
  • Contact:
    Paul Sutton
  • send an email
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Roslindale
  • Event Type:
    Civic Engagement
  • Posted:
2020-11-19T19:00:00 - 2020-11-19T20:30:00

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 are attending this event and need these services, please contact Paul Sutton at the Boston Parks and Recreation Department at Paul.Sutton@boston.gov.

Join the meeting

November 19, 2020
  • 7:00pm - 8:30pm
  • Via Zoom
    Boston,
  • Contact:
    Paul Sutton
  • send an email
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Roslindale
  • Event Type:
    Civic Engagement
  • Posted:
2020-11-19T19:00:00 - 2020-11-19T20:30:00
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Copley Square Park community meeting

Join us for an online community engagement meeting to discuss conceptual designs for improvements to Copley Square Park.

November 16, 2020
  • 6:00pm - 7:30pm
  • Via Zoom
    Boston, MA 02201
  • Contact:
    B Chatfield
  • send an email
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Back Bay
  • Event Type:
    Civic Engagement
  • Posted:
2020-11-16T18:00:00 - 2020-11-16T19:30:00

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 are attending this event and need these services, please contact B Chatfield at the Boston Parks and Recreation Department at abigail.chatfield@boston.gov.

Join the meeting

November 16, 2020
  • 6:00pm - 7:30pm
  • Via Zoom
    Boston, MA 02201
  • Contact:
    B Chatfield
  • send an email
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Back Bay
  • Event Type:
    Civic Engagement
  • Posted:
2020-11-16T18:00:00 - 2020-11-16T19:30:00
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Mission Hill Playground community meeting

Join us for an online community engagement meeting to discuss conceptual designs for improvements to Mission Hill Playground. 

November 5, 2020
  • 6:00pm - 7:30pm
  • Via Zoom
    Boston,
  • Contact:
    B Chatfield
  • send an email
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Mission Hill
  • Event Type:
    Civic Engagement
  • Posted:
2020-11-05T18:00:00 - 2020-11-05T19:30:00

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 are attending this event and need these services, please contact Christine Brandao at the Boston Parks and Recreation Department at christine.brandao@boston.gov

Join the meeting

November 5, 2020
  • 6:00pm - 7:30pm
  • Via Zoom
    Boston,
  • Contact:
    B Chatfield
  • send an email
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Mission Hill
  • Event Type:
    Civic Engagement
  • Posted:
2020-11-05T18:00:00 - 2020-11-05T19:30:00
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‘Moakley Talks’ planning discussions

"Moakley Talks" is a series of discussions on key aspects of the Moakley Park planning process. We hope you’ll join in on the conversation!

November 10, 2020
  • 6:00pm - 7:00pm
    Repeats weekly on Tuesday, starting from November 10, 2020, until November 24, 2020
  • Via Zoom
    Boston,
  • Contact:
    Allison Perlman
  • send an email
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    South Boston
  • Event Type:
    Civic Engagement
  • Posted:
2020-11-10T18:00:00 - 2020-11-10T19:00:00
What To Expect
  • Update on our initiatives since the 2018 Vision Plan Open House
  • Share feedback received
  • Overview of current design Introduce upcoming outreach events
Event Schedule:

Moakley Talks: Sports and Stadium

Moakley Talks: Community and Play

Moakley Talks: Public Health and Environment

About Moakley Park

With ball fields, playgrounds, basketball courts, and water play, Moakley Park in South Boston has something for everyone. Learn more about the park.

November 10, 2020
  • 6:00pm - 7:00pm
    Repeats weekly on Tuesday, starting from November 10, 2020, until November 24, 2020
  • Via Zoom
    Boston,
  • Contact:
    Allison Perlman
  • send an email
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    South Boston
  • Event Type:
    Civic Engagement
  • Posted:
2020-11-10T18:00:00 - 2020-11-10T19:00:00
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Blue Hill Avenue virtual office hours (evening)

Let's continue the conversation! Come chat with the Transit Team one-on-one to share your concerns, questions, and suggestions about the Blue Hill Avenue Transportation Action Plan.

November 4, 2020
  • 5:00pm - 7:00pm
    Repeats monthly on Wednesday, but only the first and the third instance of this set, starting from November 4, 2020, until July 7, 2021
  • Zoom Link:
    https://zoom.us/j/95174933296?pwd=eEdoa2prQ1krWkUrSGhqb09nRjQ4UT09
    Boston, MA
  • Contact:
    Matthew Moran
  • send an email
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Dorchester
    Mattapan
    Roxbury
  • Event Type:
    Civic Engagement
  • Posted:
2020-11-04T17:00:00 - 2020-11-04T19:00:00

Office hours will be held virtually over Zoom in the afternoon and evening on the first and third Wednesdays of the month, starting in November. Register below to select a time slot or contact us directly via email. 

Thank you for taking the time to be a part of the design process for a better Blue Hill Avenue corridor! You can learn more about the project on the Blue Hill Avenue project website.

November 4, 2020
  • 5:00pm - 7:00pm
    Repeats monthly on Wednesday, but only the first and the third instance of this set, starting from November 4, 2020, until July 7, 2021
  • Zoom Link:
    https://zoom.us/j/95174933296?pwd=eEdoa2prQ1krWkUrSGhqb09nRjQ4UT09
    Boston, MA
  • Contact:
    Matthew Moran
  • send an email
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Dorchester
    Mattapan
    Roxbury
  • Event Type:
    Civic Engagement
  • Posted:
2020-11-04T17:00:00 - 2020-11-04T19:00:00
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Blue Hill Avenue virtual office hours (afternoon)

Let's continue the conversation! Come chat with the Transit Team one-on-one to share your concerns, questions, and suggestions about the Blue Hill Avenue Transportation Action Plan.

November 4, 2020
  • 12:00pm - 1:00pm
    Repeats monthly on Wednesday, but only the first and the third instance of this set, starting from November 4, 2020, until July 7, 2021
  • Zoom Link:
    https://zoom.us/j/92875019053?pwd=bTdaWk56Tmx3Wk13elRvbWNzbWlOZz09
    Boston,
  • Contact:
    Matthew Moran
  • send an email
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Dorchester
    Mattapan
    Roxbury
  • Event Type:
    Civic Engagement
  • Posted:
2020-11-04T12:00:00 - 2020-11-04T13:00:00

Office hours will be held virtually over Zoom in the afternoon and evening on the first and third Wednesdays of the month, starting in November. Register below to select a time slot or contact us directly via email. 

Thank you for taking the time to be a part of the design process for a better Blue Hill Avenue corridor! You can learn more about the project on the Blue Hill Avenue project website.

November 4, 2020
  • 12:00pm - 1:00pm
    Repeats monthly on Wednesday, but only the first and the third instance of this set, starting from November 4, 2020, until July 7, 2021
  • Zoom Link:
    https://zoom.us/j/92875019053?pwd=bTdaWk56Tmx3Wk13elRvbWNzbWlOZz09
    Boston,
  • Contact:
    Matthew Moran
  • send an email
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Dorchester
    Mattapan
    Roxbury
  • Event Type:
    Civic Engagement
  • Posted:
2020-11-04T12:00:00 - 2020-11-04T13:00:00
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Melnea Cass Boulevard and Windsor Street meeting

The virtual community meeting will discuss two City-owned unnumbered parcels of vacant land.

October 20, 2020
  • 6:30pm - 8:30pm
  • This meeting will be
    held virtually,
  • Contact:
    shani.fletcher@boston.gov
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Roxbury
    South End
  • Event Type:
    Civic Engagement
    Environment and green living
  • Posted:
2020-10-20T18:30:00 - 2020-10-20T20:30:00

The Department of Neighborhood Development (DND) is hosting a virtual community meeting to discuss two City-owned unnumbered parcels of vacant land located on Melnea Cass Boulevard and Windsor Street in the South End.  (Ward 09, assessor’s parcels 01968010 and 02025020).

There has been community interest in the preservation of these parcels as open space, including a community garden.

The meeting will be held through video conferencing on WebEx. 

Join the meeting

October 20, 2020
  • 6:30pm - 8:30pm
  • This meeting will be
    held virtually,
  • Contact:
    shani.fletcher@boston.gov
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Roxbury
    South End
  • Event Type:
    Civic Engagement
    Environment and green living
  • Posted:
2020-10-20T18:30:00 - 2020-10-20T20:30:00
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