The Boston Planning & Development Agency (BPDA) invited the Downtown and Chinatown communities to the PLAN: Downtown Development Scenarios workshop on Thursday night at Suffolk University. The first scenario is a growth-based model, with density bonuses based on a common baseline height established across Downtown. The second scenario is preservation and growth-balanced, with density bonuses Read More…
The Boston Planning & Development Agency (BPDA), in collaboration with other City of Boston departments, invited the Downtown and Chinatown community on Thursday, October 24 to participate in the PLAN: Downtown Community Priorities Workshop. Participants were updated on the planning work completed to date, while exploring preliminary recommendations and public space improvements identified by PLAN: Read More…
In a historic space well-known for being at the center of important events, the Old North Church, in partnership with Historic Boston Inc., provided a forum for a panel discussion on housing. The panel, comprised of Donna Brown who acted as Moderator, Christine Clements, Angie Liou, and Raber Umphenour, lent insights and experiences toward exploring Read More…
Happy Chinese New Year! The lions and dragons were out on Sunday, March 1st for the annual festivities in Boston’s Chinatown. Depending on who you ask, it is either the year of the sheep, goat or ram. Traditional lion dancers paraded through the streets, helping to drive away the evil spirits and bring good luck for the new year. The lion Read More…
The following is a report from a meeting held this week with other Downtown Boston neighborhoods on the trash and recycling situation. Meeting attendees: -Various members of Beacon Hill Civic Association, as well as their Trash & Sidewalks Committee and Green Committee -the Director of Chinatown Main Street -a Member of Chinatown Benevolent Association -Stephen Read More…