November 18, 2016 Mr. Richard McGuinness Deputy Director for Waterfront Planning Boston Planning and Development Agency One City Hall Square Boston, MA 02201 Dear Mr. McGuinness, We write to you with comments regarding the Draft Downtown Waterfront Municipal Harbor Plan (DTW MHP), with particular reference to the relationship of that plan to the future of …
The Acushnet Avenue neighborhood walk assessment supplements the great efforts of the Love the Ave initiative, facilitated by the Massachusetts Smart Growth Alliance, and the recent City of New Bedford’s road safety improvements in the neighborhood. WalkBoston connected with the Love the Ave initiative after a MassDOT Bicycle and Pedestrian Safety Enforcement and Awareness Program …
Springfield’s South End neighborhood residents, business owners and other stakeholders have been working to improve safety and to increase investment in the South End for many years. Organizations, such as the Urban Land Institute, and federal programs such as Choice Neighborhoods and the Byrne Criminal Justice Innovation Program (BCJI), have funded efforts to engage community …
Considerations for a Citywide Parklet Program October 21, 2016 To: Wayne Feiden, City of Northampton From: Stacey Beuttell and Adi Nochur, WalkBoston As the City of Northampton considers developing parklets at various locations, WalkBoston appreciates the opportunity to provide guidance based upon a review of parklet literature, including parklet guides created by several other municipalities …
South End Engaged, an initiative coordinated by the United Way of Greater New Bedford, hosted a walk assessment to further the group’s vision for the South End: All residents of the South End of New Bedford are safe, healthy, and have the knowledge and skills to thrive. Read the full article here: WalkBoston-SouthEndNeighborhoodWalkAudit-NewBedford