September 7, 2007 Katherine Fichter Massachusetts Executive Office of Transportation katherine.fichter@eot.state.ma.us Christine Kirby Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection christine.kirby@state.ma.us Re: Green Line Extension Dear Ms. Fichter and Ms. Kirby: WalkBoston is Massachusetts’ leading pedestrian advocacy organization, and we are currently working with the City of Somerville on their innovative efforts to improve the health of …
Terrific routes—via land and harbor—lead to the Institute of Contemporary Art [ICA]. We’ve highlighted waterfront art installations along interesting walking routes from MBTA stations. Times include no stops. Silver Line/Courthouse—5 min. Silver Line/World Trade Center—6 to 8 min. Red Line/South Station—15 to 20 min. Blue Line/Aquarium—20 to 25 min. Orange Line/Downtown Crossing—25 to 30 min. …
January 22, 2007 Secretary Ian Bowles Executive Office of Environmental Affairs, MEPA Office 100 Cambridge Street, Suite 900 Boston, MA 02114 RE: Comments on Draft Environmental Impact Report Osborne Hills, Salem, MA EOEA # 13965 Dear Mr. Bowles: WalkBoston is delighted to have the proponent of Osborne Hills in Salem respond positively to our comments …
The Boston Convention & Exhibition Center [BCEC] symbolizes the city’s redevelopment of a former industrial area. The BCEC, a new Boston landmark designed by architects Rafael Vinoly/HNTB, opened in 2004. The area around it, originally a 1,000-acre salt marsh, was filled incrementally for use by marine-related industries and railroads. With those now gone, the South …
January 5, 2007 Secretary Ian Bowles Executive Office of Environmental Affairs MEPA Office 100 Cambridge Street, Suite 900 Boston, MA 02114 Attn: Bill Gage RE: Comments on Final Environmental Impact Report Chestnut Hill Square 200 Boylston Street, Newton, MA EOEA # 12928 Dear Mr. Bowles: WalkBoston has reviewed the Final Environmental Impact Statement for …