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MONUM's Catalyzing a Thriving Public Realm Projects

We are fostering vibrant and inclusive public spaces that enhance the quality of life for all Bostonians.

Catalyzing a Thriving Public Realm Projects

ReStore Relaunch

Process improvements for the City of Boston’s signage and storefront improvement grant program.

Designing the Outdoor Dining Guide

Service design and UX for the City’s Outdoor Dining Program.

As Nupumukâunean (We Still Dance) Performance

It’s important for us to make visible American Indian and Indigenous arts in the City of Boston

Mobile Memory Lab

A Memory Lab enables individuals to contribute old documents and photographs to the cultural record, enriching our collective histories.

Boston Parklets Program

Parklets are sidewalk extensions which occupy parking spaces, creating community spaces to hang out on, much like front porches or stoops.

Making it Easier to Host Block Parties

Can we make the block party permitting process easier, clearer, and more delightful?

Halloween Spooky Streets

How can we show where Halloween block parties are happening in a delightful way?

Bike Towns

We are creating more safe places for kids to learn and practice riding bikes.

Engagement Center

A safe space for people navigating housing insecurity and substance use issues.

Hub2

A virtual reality game for engaging residents in community planning.

Block Quotes

A public art initiative designed to inspire communities through inspirational quotations.

BPL Outdoor Spaces

We’re expanding the critical role of Boston Public Library (BPL) branches as community resource hubs.

Community Made

A partnership with civic crowdfunding platform ioby.org to support the creation of “third spaces” around Boston.

Digital Trust for Places and Routines

What if you could learn about the technology around you just by scanning a QR code?

Lunch on the Lawn

Lunch on the Lawn was the first-ever youth summer meals site on City Hall Plaza.

Participatory Chinatown

We built a character-driven virtual world that allowed residents to explore Chinatown for a master planning process.

Play Around the City

A public design competition for making Boston's spaces more playful for all.

Playful Boston

We believe playfulness is a vital part of thriving democracies, caring communities, and resilient cities. Presenting a series of playful programs.

Adopt-a-Hydrant

The tool allows residents to partner with Boston Fire to make sure a specific fire hydrant is cleared of snow.

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