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Why invest in WalkBoston?

Walkability contributes to the quality of life in a town or neighborhood, encouraging residents and visitors to shop locally; helping to attract retail, workplaces and associated employees; and raising real estate values, civic pride, and community involvement.

An investment in WalkBoston shows a commitment to promoting walkable business districts and neighborhoods. It shows your dedication to healthier, more productive employees and safer, more vibrant communities.

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Do you walk in downtown Boston? Want to make it better?

Of course you do!

We’re looking for your feedback. The Boston Transportation Department (BTD) is kicking off a major pedestrian/bicycle improvement project called Connect Downtown / Southwest Corridor Extension. The study area stretches across many streets in downtown Boston, through the South End, Bay Village, Back Bay, and Beacon Hill neighborhoods; in and around the Public Garden and the Boston Common; all the way to Charles Circle / MGH. Learn more & send your comments on the form below.

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Age-Friendly Walking in Quincy

WalkBoston is partnering with Community Health Network Area 20 (CHNA 20) and the City of Quincy as part of WalkBoston’s three-year initiative to promote Age-Friendly Walking across the Commonwealth. With funding provided by the Tufts Health Plan Foundation, WalkBoston is working with communities to encourage built environment changes and promote policies that will support safe, comfortable walking for people of all ages. We are partnering with Quincy city officials and CHNA 20 leaders to conduct a series of walk audits that will inform Quincy’s Age-Friendly City needs assessment and action plan. We are excited to be supporting walkability as part the Age-Friendly Cities movement in Massachusetts and look forward to working in Quincy.

Walking the Western Avenue Corridor in Allston

WalkBoston joined Allston residents, Harvard staff and others on a BPDA-led walk along the Western Avenue corridor in Allston on a sunny, chilly Saturday morning. BPDA described the many different development proposals and site characteristics on Western Avenue that will be considered as they work with their consultant to revise zoning along this corridor. BPDA is hosting more public events around their efforts on the Western Avenue Corridor Study and Rezoning.

PRESS ADVISORY: WALKBOSTON RECOGNIZES WENDY LANDMAN’S 15 YEARS OF LEADERSHIP

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

CONTACT: Brendan Kearney at 617-960-6037 or bkearney@dev.walkboston.org

WALKBOSTON RECOGNIZES WENDY LANDMAN’S 15 YEARS OF LEADERSHIP

$120,000 raised toward future statewide pedestrian advocacy efforts in advance of this evening’s “Walk With Us” celebration

BOSTON: October 2, 2019 — Tonight, WalkBoston will honor Executive Director Wendy Landman’s 15 inspiring years of leadership, and welcome incoming Executive Director Stacey Beuttell (current Deputy Director) at “Walk With Us: A Celebration of Leadership,” starting at 6pm at the Society of Arts & Crafts in the Seaport. The organization will look back on achievements over the past 15 years and look ahead to their ambitious vision for the future.

The emcee for the evening is award-winning investigative reporter Ally Donnelly from NBC10 Boston & NECN.

In advance of the event, fundraising has exceeded $120,000 in support of the newly-created Walking-Around Money Fund. This fund will underwrite work in communities throughout Massachusetts, enabling WalkBoston to address pressing issues of pedestrian safety and equitable transportation.

This evening would not be possible without our sponsors, especially:

Diamond: The Barr Foundation, The Boston Foundation, Lyft, Tufts Health Plan Foundation

Platinum: Plymouth Rock Foundation

Event Details:

WalkBoston presents “Walk With Us: A Celebration of Leadership”
Wednesday, October 2, 2019, 6:00-8:00pm
Society of Arts and Crafts
100 Pier Four Blvd #200, Boston, MA 02210

Program schedule

6:00PM doors open
7:00PM speaking program begins. Speakers include:
- Ally Donnelly, Investigative Reporter, NECN, NBC Boston
- Ann Hershfang, Co-Founder and Board Member, WalkBoston
- Lea Susan Ojamaa, Deputy Director/Bureau of Community Health and Prevention/Massachusetts Dept. of Public Health
- Gail Latimore, Executive Director/Codman Square Neighborhood Dev. Corp.
- Nora Moreno Cargie, President/Tufts Health Plan Foundation
- Emma Rothfeld Yashar, Board President/WalkBoston
- Wendy Landman, Executive Director/WalkBoston
- Stacey Beuttell, Incoming Executive Director/WalkBoston

Social media hashtag

#WalkWithUs2019

More info at https://dev.walkboston.org/walk-with-us/

Contact

Brendan Kearney, WalkBoston, 617-960-6037 or bkearney@dev.walkboston.org

WalkBoston makes walking safer and easier in Massachusetts to encourage better health, a cleaner environment and more vibrant communities. Walkboston.org

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