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Blogger Chronicles North End/Waterfront Visit

It is always interesting to see how others view the neighborhood. In a recent visit, Lee, from the blog “A Day Not Wasted” captures some terrific vistas of the waterfront, Christopher Columbus Park and North End architecture. Click here to see the blog post.

High Tide During Blizzard of 2013 Floods North End Waterfront

The usual spots along the North End waterfront flooded at high tide from the storm surge associated with the February 8, 2013 blizzard. Significant water intrusions from Boston Harbor were seen at Long Wharf, Sargent’s Wharf and along the North End waterfront. Notably in this latest storm, the water surge reached inward past the Chart Read More…

Video: Boston’s Environmental Chief Discusses Climate Ready Boston Report

Boston’s Chief of Environment, Open Space, and Energy, Austin Blackmon, spoke about the latest Climate Ready Boston report at this week’s North End / Waterfront Neighborhood Council (NEWNC). As summarized in this previous post, the new assessment highlights the city’s vulnerability to rising sea levels. The comprehensive report (pdf) issued by the Climate Ready Boston initiative details how the rising tides Read More…