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Mattapan Square transportation online meeting

Please join an online meeting to discuss transportation and streetscape improvements planned for Blue Hill Avenue in Mattapan Square. This is part of the Blue Hill Avenue Transportation Action Plan.

October 18, 2021
  • 6:00pm - 7:30pm
  • Meeting is online
    Boston, MA
  • Contact:
    Charlotte Fleetwood
  • send an email
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Mattapan
  • Event Type:
    Civic Engagement
  • Posted:
  • Meeting Registration

    Register for this meeting at bit.ly/bluehillmattapan

2021-10-18T18:00:00 - 2021-10-18T19:30:00

The Blue Hill Avenue Transportation Action Plan seeks to improve the quality of life for residents and corridor users by:

  • Improving bus reliability and reducing travel times by creating center-running bus lanes
  • Reducing heat island effects
  • Improving pedestrian safety and accessibility
  • Incorporating high quality bike facilities
  • Contributing to a thriving small business community
  • Minimizing driver delay

This meeting will focus on Mattapan Square. We'd like to hear from you about how we can meet these objectives, and what streetscape features you like, and what could be improved in Mattapan Square.

Register for the event

Questions? Contact bluehillmattapan@boston.gov

October 18, 2021
  • 6:00pm - 7:30pm
  • Meeting is online
    Boston, MA
  • Contact:
    Charlotte Fleetwood
  • send an email
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Mattapan
  • Event Type:
    Civic Engagement
  • Posted:
  • Meeting Registration

    Register for this meeting at bit.ly/bluehillmattapan

2021-10-18T18:00:00 - 2021-10-18T19:30:00
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Pleasant Street walk

Join us for a walk to kick off the our Pleasant Street project! 

October 23, 2021
  • 1:00pm - 2:30pm
  • Pleasant Street at Sawyer Avenue
    Boston, MA 02125
  • Contact:
    Jennifer Rowe
  • send an email
  • 617-635-1378
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Dorchester
  • Event Type:
    Civic Engagement
  • Posted:
2021-10-23T13:00:00 - 2021-10-23T14:30:00

Our goal is to calm traffic speeds and make crosswalks better for kids, elders, and people with disabilities. We want to hear your stories and ideas. Join us for all or part of the walk. We will provide interpretation in Spanish. 

Can’t make it? This is one of many ways you can participate. Sign up for project updates by email on the Pleasant Street Project page. 

Rain date: Saturday, October 30, 1 p.m.
October 23, 2021
  • 1:00pm - 2:30pm
  • Pleasant Street at Sawyer Avenue
    Boston, MA 02125
  • Contact:
    Jennifer Rowe
  • send an email
  • 617-635-1378
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Dorchester
  • Event Type:
    Civic Engagement
  • Posted:
2021-10-23T13:00:00 - 2021-10-23T14:30:00
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Doris F. Tillman Playground opening

Join us for a ribbon cutting ceremony.

October 9, 2021
  • 10:00am - 11:00am
  • 45 Lambert Ave
    Boston,
  • Contact:
    Christine Brandao
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Roxbury
  • Event Type:
    Civic Engagement
  • Posted:
2021-10-09T10:00:00 - 2021-10-09T11:00:00

Doris F. Tillman Playground was re-opened during the summer of 2020, due to COVID-19 restrictions we were unable to have our official opening. Join us for a ribbon cutting ceremony!

October 9, 2021
  • 10:00am - 11:00am
  • 45 Lambert Ave
    Boston,
  • Contact:
    Christine Brandao
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Roxbury
  • Event Type:
    Civic Engagement
  • Posted:
2021-10-09T10:00:00 - 2021-10-09T11:00:00
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Justice Edward O. Gourdin Veterans Memorial Park Ground Breaking

Join us on-site as we break ground on this historic park. 

October 7, 2021
  • 2:00pm - 3:00pm
  • 2407-2413 Washington Street
    Boston,
  • Contact:
    Christine Brandao
  • send an email
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Roxbury
  • Event Type:
    Civic Engagement
  • Posted:
2021-10-07T14:00:00 - 2021-10-07T15:00:00

Justice Edward O. Gourdin Veterans Memorial Park, located in the heart of Nubian Square (formerly Dudley Square), will now be home to a memorial plaza dedicated to the African-American veterans of Massachusetts. The 18,000-square-foot triangular parcel is bordered by Washington Street, Malcolm X Boulevard, and Shawmut Avenue. The project is the result of the steadfast, multi-year efforts of the Veterans and Friends of Gourdin Memorial Park community group.

The artwork design and construction is being funded by the Browne Fund, the Mayor's Capital Improvement Program, and a grant from the MA Department of Veterans Services. The overall park construction is being funded by the Mayor’s Capital Improvement program with a total budget of $1,272,200.  

October 7, 2021
  • 2:00pm - 3:00pm
  • 2407-2413 Washington Street
    Boston,
  • Contact:
    Christine Brandao
  • send an email
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Roxbury
  • Event Type:
    Civic Engagement
  • Posted:
2021-10-07T14:00:00 - 2021-10-07T15:00:00

Groups we are working with

Veteran and Friends of Gourdin Memorial Park
Arts & Culture
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Fall 2021 Slow Streets update: Moreland / Mount Pleasant District

Attend the virtual design meeting for updates about the Moreland Street and Mount Pleasant Avenue Neighborhood Slow Streets Zone.

November 10, 2021
  • 7:00pm - 9:00pm
  • Virtual
    Boston , MA
  • Contact:
    slow.streets@boston.gov
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Roxbury
  • Event Type:
    Civic Engagement
  • Posted:
2021-11-10T19:00:00 - 2021-11-10T21:00:00

Your neighborhood is prioritized for transportation street safety improvements.  We have ideas for safer crossings to share with you for your feedback.  Attend a virtual meeting on November 10 at 7 p.m. to view designs and hear updates.

November 10, 2021
  • 7:00pm - 9:00pm
  • Virtual
    Boston , MA
  • Contact:
    slow.streets@boston.gov
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Roxbury
  • Event Type:
    Civic Engagement
  • Posted:
2021-11-10T19:00:00 - 2021-11-10T21:00:00
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Slow Streets meeting

Attend the virtual design meeting on November 16 for the Lower South Neighborhood Slow Streets zone. 

November 16, 2021
  • 7:00pm - 9:00pm
  • Virtual
    Boston, MA
  • Contact:
    Neighborhood Slow Streets
  • send an email
  • 617-635-1347
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Roslindale
  • Event Type:
    Civic Engagement
  • Posted:
2021-11-16T19:00:00 - 2021-11-16T21:00:00

Your neighborhood is prioritized for transportation street safety improvements. We have ideas for safer crossings to share with you for your feedback. Attend a virtual meeting on November 16 at 7 p.m. to view designs and hear updates.

November 16, 2021
  • 7:00pm - 9:00pm
  • Virtual
    Boston, MA
  • Contact:
    Neighborhood Slow Streets
  • send an email
  • 617-635-1347
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Roslindale
  • Event Type:
    Civic Engagement
  • Posted:
2021-11-16T19:00:00 - 2021-11-16T21:00:00
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Upham's Corner RFPs: Virtual Pre-Proposal Conference

October 13, 2021
2021-10-13T13:00:00 - 2021-10-13T15:00:00

The BPDA and the City of Boston invite members of the development community and arts community to a networking event for potential respondents to the two RFPs released as part of the implementation of the Upham's Corner Arts & Innovation District.

  • 555-559 Columbia Road and the Strand Theatre in the Upham's Corner neighborhood of Dorchester, released by the BPDA
  • 0-18 Hamlet Street, released by the City of Boston Department of Neighborhood Development

A key aim of the 555-559 Columbia Road RFP is the opportunity for synergy between the proposed development and the Strand Theatre operator. This event will provide opportunities for arts organizations and developers to connect about potential partnerships.



Who should attend?

Firms of all sizes - developers, GC’s, architects, sub-contractors, and more - as well as arts organizations who are looking for partnerships to respond to the RFPs



What’s on the agenda?

A Q&A about the RFP opportunities, a pitch session for arts and culture organizations to introduce themselves to all attendees, and a free-form session to connect with potential partners.

October 13, 2021
2021-10-13T13:00:00 - 2021-10-13T15:00:00
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Fall 2021 Slow Streets meeting: Hancock Street Triangle

Attend the virtual design meeting for updates about the Hancock Street Triangle Neighborhood Slow Streets zone.

October 27, 2021
  • 7:00pm - 8:30pm
  • Virtual
    Dorchester,
  • Contact:
    slow.streets@boston.gov
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Dorchester
  • Event Type:
    Civic Engagement
  • Posted:
2021-10-27T19:00:00 - 2021-10-27T20:30:00

Your neighborhood is prioritized for transportation street safety improvements.  We have ideas for safer crossings to share with you for your feedback.  Attend a virtual meeting on October 27 at 7 p.m. to view designs and hear updates.

October 27, 2021
  • 7:00pm - 8:30pm
  • Virtual
    Dorchester,
  • Contact:
    slow.streets@boston.gov
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Dorchester
  • Event Type:
    Civic Engagement
  • Posted:
2021-10-27T19:00:00 - 2021-10-27T20:30:00
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Norwell Street Park design meeting

Community input regarding future plans.

October 30, 2021
  • 11:00am - 1:00pm
  • 217 Norwell Street
    Boston,
  • Contact:
    B Chatfield
  • send an email
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Dorchester
  • Event Type:
    Civic Engagement
  • Posted:
2021-10-30T11:00:00 - 2021-10-30T13:00:00

We'd love for you to join us for an in-person outdoor community meeting with a question and answer session afterward.

Interpretation and translation services are available to you at no cost. Please contact the project manager if you cannot attend this meeting, have any questions or comments, or if you need interpretation services, translated materials, or disability accommodations.

October 30, 2021
  • 11:00am - 1:00pm
  • 217 Norwell Street
    Boston,
  • Contact:
    B Chatfield
  • send an email
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Dorchester
  • Event Type:
    Civic Engagement
  • Posted:
2021-10-30T11:00:00 - 2021-10-30T13:00:00
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Canceled:
Flaherty Playground design meeting

Reason for cancellation: Due to schedule conflict, will be rescheduled within the next month.
October 27, 2021
  • 6:00pm - 7:30pm
  • via Zoom
    Boston, MA 02201
  • Contact:
    B Chatfield
  • send an email
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Jamaica Plain
  • Event Type:
    Civic Engagement
  • Posted:
2021-10-27T18:00:00 - 2021-10-27T19:30:00

We'd love for you to join us for a virtual community meeting with a question-and-answer session afterward.

Interpretation and translation services are available to you at no cost. Please contact the project manager if you cannot attend this meeting, have any questions or comments, or if you need interpretation services, translated materials, or disability accommodations.

October 27, 2021
  • 6:00pm - 7:30pm
  • via Zoom
    Boston, MA 02201
  • Contact:
    B Chatfield
  • send an email
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Jamaica Plain
  • Event Type:
    Civic Engagement
  • Posted:
2021-10-27T18:00:00 - 2021-10-27T19:30:00
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