The Greenway Business Improvement District (BID) today announced the election of a nine-member board of directors comprising representatives of properties along the Rose Kennedy Greenway. These members will serve terms ranging from one to three years, working in partnership with the Greenway Conservancy, MassDOT, and the City of Boston to protect and enhance the park Read More…
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Greenway Business Improvement District and Carolyn Lynch Garden Updates Presented at Residents’ Association Meeting
Jesse Brackenbury, Executive Director of Rose Kennedy Greenway Conservancy, provided updates on the new Business Improvement District (BID) and the Carolyn Lynch Garden at the May Residents’ Association meeting. Jesse spoke first about the Greenway BID (00:43). MassDOT has historically provided about 40% of the Greenway budget and the Conservancy handles the other 60%. That 40% Read More…
Greenway Business Improvement District (BID) Approved By City Council
Mayor Walsh, MassDOT, A Better City representing Greenway abutters, and the Rose Kennedy Greenway Conservancy announced the establishment of a Greenway Business Improvement District (BID) following approval of the petition by Boston City Council today. The BID designation allows for the implementation of a sustainable, long-term foundational funding plan for the Rose Kennedy Greenway in the spirit Read More…
Public Hearing Regarding the Greenway Business Improvement District April 12
Boston City Council will hold a hearing to discuss the Greenway Business Improvement District (BID) on April 12 at 10am at City Hall. A Better City recently filed a petition to organize the Greenway BID, designed to generate $1.5 million each year to support the maintenance, horticulture costs, and future enhancements of the Greenway. Read more about Read More…
Greenway Business Improvement District (BID) Filed at Boston City Council
A Better City has filed a petition with the Boston City Council to organize the Greenway Business Improvement District (BID). The Greenway BID is designed to generate $1.5 million each year to support the maintenance, horticulture costs, and future enhancements of the Greenway. BID money will be managed by the Greenway Conservancy. Funds would be raised by Read More…