Based on access, investment, acreage, and amenities, Boston ranks ninth in the nation for its overall park system, according to the Trust for Public Land’s (TPL) annual ParkScore ranking, moving up from the 13th spot.
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The 2020 Atlantic Hurricane season officially begins on Monday June 1, and forecasts from the National Oceanic Administration Association (NOAA) predict a 60% chance of an above-normal season this year.
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What are the latest updates on the Boston Waterfront Initiative, and which waterfront park sites are being considered and pursued? The One Waterfront team hosted a webinar to provide the latest information, and give some history on how the effort has evolved.
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Trustees Director of Policy Linda Orel explains how natural climate solutions and green infrastructure funding would fit within a stimulus package, and what that would mean for our state, if passed.
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The approaches we take to address both the pandemic and the economic crisis could have far-reaching implications for the climate challenge as well.
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For the newest One Waterfront poll, we want to know: Whether you've been stuck at home, or are an essential worker who has continued to serve our communities, which of these activities has been a source of stress relief for you?
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A new precedent-setting milestone has been achieved by the City of Boston, with a Local Wetlands Ordinance signed into law by Mayor Martin J. Walsh.
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Billed as Vancouver’s “first official green space,” the 1,001-acre park is the third largest urban park in North America, and visited by an estimated eight million people each year. Notably, the park also contains the world’s longest uninterrupted waterfront path, atop a seawall that dates back to 1917, and stretches for more than 17 miles.
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A waterfront forum hosted by Boston Harbor Now on Wednesday morning featured Nick Black, managing director of the One Waterfront Initiative.
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Community organizations, thought-leaders, and practitioners came together for a symposium hosted by the High Line Network in New York City on October 16-18 to learn from pioneers of visionary infrastructure reuse projects.
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Ask someone what comes to mind when they think of rainfall and you’ll get a range of answers. Gardeners will praise it, commuters will bemoan it, outdoor sports fans will lament it, and so on. As Chairman of the Boston Water and Sewer Commission (BWSC), what comes to my mind is the critical role that BWSC plays in maintaining water quality and protecting public health.
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Community stakeholders and experts in fields including conservation, architecture, and urban policy participated in panel discussions Friday to discuss how communities can better plan for, and incorporate, resilience measures in preparation for the future.
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Successfully adapting to changes in our oceans that “can no longer be avoided” will depend on communities and individuals taking action, according to a recently released report…
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Seven Boston City Council At-Large candidates unanimously supported taking action to address climate change during a forum held on Wednesday, October 2.
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Coastal flood resilience design guidelines have been approved and adopted by the Boston Planning & Development Agency (BPDA) Board of Directors.
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As one of the oldest companies in Boston, State Street is proud to support the bold vision of The Trustees’ One Waterfront project…
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More than 300 supporters, business leaders, and public officials joined The Trustees for the second annual One Waterfront Gala…
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In 1930 three independent cranberry growers joined forces so they could share their passion for a healthy and sustainable crop with the world. Today…
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After a busy and engaging summer working in East Boston, The Trustees’ One Waterfront Ambassadors youth employment program wrapped up last week with a community celebration and presentation at Nuestro Jardín.
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Climate justice and youth activism were key themes for the Waterfront Ambassadors’ second-to-last week.
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