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Boston Common Master Plan Open House #3

A series of interactive events where we will introduce proposed improvements to the Common as part of the Boston Common Master Planning initiative. We look forward to hearing your thoughts!

September 16, 2020
  • 6:00pm - 7:30pm
  • Via Zoom
    Boston,
  • Contact:
    Nate Frazee
  • send an email
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Citywide
  • Event Type:
    Civic Engagement
  • Posted:
2020-09-16T18:00:00 - 2020-09-16T19:30:00
OPEN HOUSE SCHEDULE:
  • Public Presentation #1, September 16, 6 - 7:30 p.m.
  • Open Discussion Forums:
    • September 22, 12 - 1 p.m.
    • September 24, 6 -7 p.m.
    • September 29, 6 -7 p.m.
    • October 1, 12 - 1 p.m.
  • Public Presentation #2: Mid-October, date to be decided
WHAT TO EXPECT:
  • Review past public feedback and work
  • Review newly developed park improvement plans and graphics
  • Share feedback with the Master Plan Team
  • Hear what’s to come as we wrap up the
  • Boston Common Master Plan process
September 16, 2020
  • 6:00pm - 7:30pm
  • Via Zoom
    Boston,
  • Contact:
    Nate Frazee
  • send an email
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Citywide
  • Event Type:
    Civic Engagement
  • Posted:
2020-09-16T18:00:00 - 2020-09-16T19:30:00
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Safer, slower American Legion: Drop-by hours #3

Stop by and talk with members of our team. We will share what we've heard from neighbors and potential near-term design changes. 

September 26, 2020
  • 12:00pm - 3:00pm
  • Franklin Park Playground
    Between American Legion Highway and Circuit Drive
    Boston, MA 02124
  • Contact:
    Daniela Sanchez-Zamora
  • send an email
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Dorchester
    Roslindale
  • Event Type:
    Civic Engagement
  • Posted:
2020-09-26T12:00:00 - 2020-09-26T15:00:00

You are welcome to stop by at any time between 12 - 3 p.m. There is no formal presentation. For the safety of you, your neighbors, and City staff, we will follow state and City guidelines for meetings.  All attendees must wear a face covering and stay six feet away from others.

September 26, 2020
  • 12:00pm - 3:00pm
  • Franklin Park Playground
    Between American Legion Highway and Circuit Drive
    Boston, MA 02124
  • Contact:
    Daniela Sanchez-Zamora
  • send an email
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Dorchester
    Roslindale
  • Event Type:
    Civic Engagement
  • Posted:
2020-09-26T12:00:00 - 2020-09-26T15:00:00
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Safer, slower American Legion: Drop-by hours #2

Stop by and talk with members of our team. We will share what we've heard from neighbors and potential near-term design changes. 

September 24, 2020
  • 4:30pm - 7:30pm
  • Shandon Road at Fermoy Heights Avenue
    Boston, MA 02124
  • Contact:
    Daniela Sanchez-Zamora
  • send an email
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Dorchester
    Roslindale
  • Event Type:
    Civic Engagement
  • Posted:
2020-09-24T16:30:00 - 2020-09-24T19:30:00

You are welcome to stop by at any time between 4:30 - 7:30 p.m. There is no formal presentation. For the safety of you, your neighbors, and City staff, we will follow state and City guidelines for meetings.  All attendees must wear a face covering and stay six feet away from others.

September 24, 2020
  • 4:30pm - 7:30pm
  • Shandon Road at Fermoy Heights Avenue
    Boston, MA 02124
  • Contact:
    Daniela Sanchez-Zamora
  • send an email
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Dorchester
    Roslindale
  • Event Type:
    Civic Engagement
  • Posted:
2020-09-24T16:30:00 - 2020-09-24T19:30:00
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Safer, slower American Legion: Drop-by hours #1

Stop by and talk with members of our team. We will share what we've heard from neighbors and potential near-term design changes. 

September 22, 2020
  • 7:00am - 9:00am
  • Stella Road at American Legion Highway
    Boston, MA 02131
  • Contact:
    Daniela Sanchez-Zamora
  • send an email
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Dorchester
    Roslindale
  • Event Type:
    Civic Engagement
  • Posted:
2020-09-22T07:00:00 - 2020-09-22T09:00:00

You are welcome to stop by at any time between 7 - 9 a.m. There is no formal presentation. For the safety of you, your neighbors, and City staff, we will follow state and City guidelines for meetings.  All attendees must wear a face covering and stay six feet away from others.

September 22, 2020
  • 7:00am - 9:00am
  • Stella Road at American Legion Highway
    Boston, MA 02131
  • Contact:
    Daniela Sanchez-Zamora
  • send an email
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Dorchester
    Roslindale
  • Event Type:
    Civic Engagement
  • Posted:
2020-09-22T07:00:00 - 2020-09-22T09:00:00
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Safer, slower American Legion: Virtual meeting #2

Neighbors along American Legion have shared their concerns with the corridor. Join our meeting to hear about design changes we can make in the coming year.

September 17, 2020
  • 6:00pm - 7:00pm
  • Virtual
    Boston, MA 02124
  • Contact:
    Daniela Sanchez-Zamora
  • send an email
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Dorchester
    Roslindale
  • Event Type:
    Civic Engagement
  • Posted:
2020-09-17T18:00:00 - 2020-09-17T19:00:00

We will offer this meeting in English and in Spanish. Please register to receive a link to the virtual meeting.

September 17, 2020
  • 6:00pm - 7:00pm
  • Virtual
    Boston, MA 02124
  • Contact:
    Daniela Sanchez-Zamora
  • send an email
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Dorchester
    Roslindale
  • Event Type:
    Civic Engagement
  • Posted:
2020-09-17T18:00:00 - 2020-09-17T19:00:00
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Safer, slower American Legion: Virtual meeting #1

Neighbors along American Legion have shared their concerns with the corridor. Join our meeting to hear about design changes we can make in the coming year.

September 10, 2020
  • 12:00pm - 1:00pm
  • Virtual Meeting
    Boston, MA 02124
  • Contact:
    Daniela Sanchez-Zamora
  • send an email
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Dorchester
    Roslindale
  • Event Type:
    Civic Engagement
  • Posted:
2020-09-10T12:00:00 - 2020-09-10T13:00:00

We will offer this meeting in English and in Spanish. Please register to receive a link to the virtual meeting.

September 10, 2020
  • 12:00pm - 1:00pm
  • Virtual Meeting
    Boston, MA 02124
  • Contact:
    Daniela Sanchez-Zamora
  • send an email
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Dorchester
    Roslindale
  • Event Type:
    Civic Engagement
  • Posted:
2020-09-10T12:00:00 - 2020-09-10T13:00:00
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Blue Hill Avenue Action Plan B4 Parcel Group public meeting

The goal for the Blue Hill Avenue Action Plan is to spark economic development, business growth opportunities, and foster the entrepreneurial spirit in the community.

October 7, 2020
2020-10-07T18:00:00 - 2020-10-07T19:30:00

We plan to achieve this goal through the disposition and development of 30 City-owned vacant parcels, totaling 97,000 square feet. Possible uses include residential, commercial, retail, office space, community uses, and open space.

This meeting focuses on the B4 Parcel Group, which consists of seven City-owned vacant parcels. They are located in Dudley Crossing, between Woodcliff Street and Winthrop Street.

Join the online meeting

October 7, 2020
2020-10-07T18:00:00 - 2020-10-07T19:30:00
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Blue Hill Avenue Action Plan B3 Parcel Group public meeting

The goal for the Blue Hill Avenue Action Plan is to spark economic development, business growth opportunities, and foster the entrepreneurial spirit in the community.

September 30, 2020
2020-09-30T18:00:00 - 2020-09-30T19:30:00

We plan to achieve this goal through the disposition and development of 30 City-owned vacant parcels, totaling 97,000 square feet. Possible uses include residential, commercial, retail, office space, community uses, and open space.

This meeting focuses on the B3 Parcel Group, which consists of 11 City-owned vacant parcels. They are located just below Grove Hall, between Brunswick Street and Lawrence Avenue.

Join the online meeting

September 30, 2020
2020-09-30T18:00:00 - 2020-09-30T19:30:00
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Connect Downtown drop-in sessions

Please note our new dates for these sessions! We will be out on September 26 and September 27.

September 26, 2020
  • 1:00pm - 4:00pm
    Repeats daily, starting from September 26, 2020, 2 times
  • Charles St at Boylston St
    Boston, MA 02108
  • Contact:
    Nathaniel Fink
  • send an email
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Back Bay
    Bay Village
    Beacon Hill
    Chinatown/Leather District
    Downtown
    South End
  • Event Type:
    Civic Engagement
  • Posted:
2020-09-26T13:00:00 - 2020-09-27T16:00:00

Whether you're out for a stroll or going on a family bike ride, stop by the corner of Boylston and Charles to chat with the project team. We'll share information about the bike lanes we plan to build this fall and the next phases of our Connect Downtown project. Find us:

  • Saturday, September 26, 1 - 4 p.m.
  • Sunday, September 27, 1 - 4 p.m.

For the safety of you, your neighbors, and City staff, we will follow state and City guidelines for meetings.  All attendees must wear a face covering and stay six feet away from others.

Not able to stop by this weekend? You can meet us outside at the intersection of Charles and Boylston Streets on Tuesday, September 22 from 3 - 6 p.m. You also can set up an appointment during our virtual office hours on Wednesday, September 23 or Wednesday, September 30.

September 26, 2020
  • 1:00pm - 4:00pm
    Repeats daily, starting from September 26, 2020, 2 times
  • Charles St at Boylston St
    Boston, MA 02108
  • Contact:
    Nathaniel Fink
  • send an email
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Back Bay
    Bay Village
    Beacon Hill
    Chinatown/Leather District
    Downtown
    South End
  • Event Type:
    Civic Engagement
  • Posted:
2020-09-26T13:00:00 - 2020-09-27T16:00:00
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Connect Downtown virtual office hours

At our virtual office hours, you can bring your questions and review information related to the project.

September 16, 2020
  • 3:00pm - 7:00pm
    Repeats weekly on Wednesday, starting from September 16, 2020, 7 times
  • Online Meeting Room
    Boston, MA
  • Contact:
    Boston Transportation Department
  • send an email
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Back Bay
    Bay Village
    Beacon Hill
    Chinatown/Leather District
    Downtown
    South End
  • Event Type:
    Civic Engagement
  • Posted:
2020-09-16T15:00:00 - 2020-09-16T19:00:00

Talk with the project team online or over the phone. You will be able to sign up for a 15-minute appointment during the listed hours.

virtual office hours ARE AVAILABLE:
  • Wednesday, September 16, 3 - 7 p.m.
  • Wednesday, September 23, 3 - 7 p.m.
  • Wednesday, September 30, 3 - 7 p.m.
  • Wednesday, October 7, 3 - 7 p.m.
  • Wednesday, October 14, 3 - 7 p.m.
  • Wednesday, October 21, 3 - 7 p.m.
  • Wednesday, October 28, 3 - 7 p.m.
September 16, 2020
  • 3:00pm - 7:00pm
    Repeats weekly on Wednesday, starting from September 16, 2020, 7 times
  • Online Meeting Room
    Boston, MA
  • Contact:
    Boston Transportation Department
  • send an email
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Back Bay
    Bay Village
    Beacon Hill
    Chinatown/Leather District
    Downtown
    South End
  • Event Type:
    Civic Engagement
  • Posted:
2020-09-16T15:00:00 - 2020-09-16T19:00:00
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