The Boston City Council had a full agenda for their second-ever virtual council meeting. Much of the conversation focused on the impacts of COVID-19 on Boston residents and workers, as well as on housing and businesses. The Council spoke about resolutions that can be enacted now, and how the city can prepare for future recovery. Read More…
At a time when businesses and organizations are making the pivot to virtual experiences, Speak for the Trees branched out by hosting an informal online reception to talk about the different ways trees and other forms of nature can be better integrated in the City of Boston. The organization aims to improve the size and health of the Read More…
Boston’s Public Facilities Department, Boston Planning and Development Association (BPDA), and Sasaki Architects recently provided an update on the City Hall Renovation Project, due to begin construction in April. The project is currently in Phase 1, preceded by the establishment of an RCP (Refined Conceptual Plan). Next there will be a 10-month design documentation chapter Read More…
Celebrating their 19th year in operation, the North End Music and Performing Arts Center’s (NEMPAC) Executive Board recently held their annual public meeting. Covering intelligence found in the 2019 Annual Report, the public meeting also provided an opportunity for attendees to learn new details on the 48-50 Tileston Street project, insights on NEMPAC’s financial status, Read More…
The Boston Planning & Development Agency (BPDA) held a town hall-style hearing at the Long Wharf Marriott on Thursday evening to discuss the Chiofaro Company’s proposed Pinnacle at Central Wharf. The room was filled to capacity with several individuals being turned away, prompting the BPDA to call for a repeat meeting of the hearing at Read More…
The Boston Architectural College (BAC)’s Gateway Program, which gives architecture students a chance to get real-life experience working on projects out in the community, has been conducting a study of the potential future usage for the Nazzaro Center building. Following an update provided by the BAC last year, Architect Killion Mokwete and students now in Read More…
The Boston Planning & Development Agency has rescheduled the public meeting about the redevelopment of the Harbor Garage to Thursday, February 27 from 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. in the Harbor View Ballroom, Marriott Hotel Long Wharf, 296 State Street, Boston, MA 02109. The project description states it will include approximately 865,000 square feet of residential Read More…
Cape Air received final approval for a one-year trial to use Boston Waterboat Marina located at 66 Long Wharf for docking purposes. The move comes just after the FAA and Coast Guard authorized seaplane flights between Boston Harbor and New York’s East River. Releasing a memo this week, the Boston Planning and Development (BPDA) Board Read More…
With Valentine’s Day fast approaching, there’s no shortage of opportunities to celebrate the ones we care about – or even treat ourselves to a bit of fun. Here are just a few ideas to shape our understanding… Valentine’s Day: Taking place at noon, the Children’s Museum is offering visitors a chance to create their own Read More…
The Wharf District Council (WDC) held its February meeting on Tuesday evening at The Boston Harbor Hotel. With over 100 people in attendance, a number of notable reports and community updates were included as part of a full agenda. Pinnacle at Central Wharf / Harbor Garage: Rob Caridad and Steve Mitchell, representing The Chiofaro Company, Read More…
Boston Police Department (BPD) Sergeant Steven Moy, in attendance on behalf of Captain Fong, provided a police report at the February Wharf District Council (WDC) meeting. There have been seven reported incidents, largely occurring in and around State St. BPD has undertaken efforts to roll out increased surveillance in addition to upgrading lighting by Spring Read More…
The Wharf District Council will host their February meeting on Tuesday, 2/4 from 5 p.m. – 7 p.m. at the Boston Harbor Hotel, North Atlantic Room 2nd Floor, 70 Rowes Wharf. The full agenda is listed below.