January 9, 2012 Richard K. Sullivan, Secretary Executive Office of Energy and Environment 100 Cambridge St., 9th floor Boston, MA 02114 RE: Christian Science Plaza Revitalization Project, MEPA #14828 Dear Secretary Sullivan: WalkBoston is the Commonwealth’s leading advocate for pedestrians and safe walking. We work throughout the state encouraging walking, advocating for pedestrian improvements and …
Cathedral Housing is located one of Boston’s liveliest neighborhoods and one of the most walkable. The area around Cathedral Housing is very flat because it is located on land created by filling in tidal marshes. Many streets are named after Massachusetts towns that were being connected by railroads when the area was being built up. …
Faneuil Housing is located in one of Boston’s liveliest neighborhoods. In Brighton, you can cover a lot of distance b walking just a few minutes. During a round trip of 20-30 minutes, you’ll get the health benefits of walking one full mile while enjoying the area! Click for “WalkBoston’s Faneuil Housing Walking Map” on Google …
WalkBoston conducted a walk audit in the vicinity of the Davis Thayer Elementary School and Oak Street Elementary School in Franklin, Massachusetts. After a brief discussion about what makes for a walkable community and what kind of elements we would be looking for on the street, the group set out to assess the walking conditions …
WalkBoston conducted a walk audit along Lincoln Street in the vicinity of the Helen Keller Elementary School / Annie Sullivan Middle School campus in Franklin, Massachusetts. After a brief presentation on the features of a walkable community, the group carried out an on-the-street audit of the pedestrian facilities near the school, with an emphasis on …