As the North End cycle track project (finally) comes to a conclusion, some of the finishing touches are being made. In the last week, the popular benches returned to the city-owned Atlantic Avenue space between Commercial and Lewis wharves, overlooking Boston Harbor.
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Boston Public Works presented at this month’s neighborhood meetings regarding the imminent start of construction for the $23 million Connect Historic Boston (CHB) Bicycle Trail in the North End. CHB will include a sidewalk level family-friendly protected “cycle-track” for bicyclists on the harbor side of Atlantic Avenue and Commercial Street. It also connects to a cycle Read More…
PUBLIC MEETING Date: December 19, 2013 Time: 6:00 PM Place: Mariner’s House, 11 North Square, 2nd Floor (Note Location Change from Nazzaro Center) PROPOSED CYCLE TRACK FOR ATLANTIC AVE./COMMERCIAL STREET The City of Boston will present a Revised Concept Plan for Atlantic Avenue/ Commercial Street (from Christopher Columbus Park to Hull Street) in the North Read More…
A common sight of late has been the white sheen on neighborhood streets. Bob Somerville captures the blustery winds looking down Atlantic Avenue in this photo. “Neighborhood Photo” is a regular feature on NorthEndWaterfront.com. Did you take an interesting photo in or around Boston’s North End / Waterfront? Have it featured by emailing it to Read More…
2 Replies to “Neighborhood Photo: Return of the Benches”
They are wonderful. So happy to have them back. I love to look off my balcony at all the people sitting on the benches watching the birds, the boats, the water and generally absorbing the atmosphere of our Waterfront. Ahhhhh …..
Yes, yes, yes , we welcome the benches. We older folk need a place to rest if for only a few minutes, and it comes with a good view too!
They are wonderful. So happy to have them back. I love to look off my balcony at all the people sitting on the benches watching the birds, the boats, the water and generally absorbing the atmosphere of our Waterfront. Ahhhhh …..
Yes, yes, yes , we welcome the benches. We older folk need a place to rest if for only a few minutes, and it comes with a good view too!