Improvements to Mary Ellen Welch Greenway

Mary Ellen Welch Greenway is a pedestrian linear open space connecting Jeffries Point Waterfront to Constitution Beach.

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Project Phase

Pending

Planning

Design

Construction

Complete

Construction is anticipated to start in January 2026

Project Information

Location

East Boston Greenway East Boston 02128

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Project Features

Climate Resilience

Deployable Barrier

Infrastructure improvements

Mobility

Multi-use Plaza

Nature-Based Strategy

Passive Use

Pathway Improvements

Public safety

Public Space Enhancements

Resiliency

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Expected Year to be Completed

2026

Project Manager

Amy Linné

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Consultant

Weston and Sampson

Contractor

To be determined

Primary Project Type

Parks and Green Space

The Greenway will be undergoing improvements in 2026 to address chronic flooding, improve lighting, upgrade site amenities, and add rain gardens and trees. The park will be under construction from February 2026 until approximately December 2026 and will be closed to the public between Marginal Street and Porter Street, including the crossing at Gove Street. We appreciate your patience during this time. Please see the recommended alternate routes during construction here.

The construction budget is $3,600,000.

Upcoming events

COMMUNITY MEETING MATERIALS

Design Meeting #1: Presentation (PDF)

Design Meeting #1: Notes (PDF)

Survey results

DESIGN MEETING #2: PRESENTATION (PDF)

DESIGN MEETING #2: NOTES (PDF)

Design Meeting #3: Presentation (PDF)

Design Meeting #3: Notes (PDF)

COMMUNITY MEETING VIDEOS

Mary Ellen Welch Greenway Design Meeting #1 (January 30, 2024)

The design team shared an analysis of existing conditions and proposed concepts for the Greenway. The City also shared updates on coastal resilience measures for the area around Carlton Wharf and Lewis Mall

Mary Ellen Welch Greenway Design Meeting #2 (June 6, 2024)

The design team shared proposed concepts for improvements to the Greenway

Mary Ellen Welch Greenway Design Meeting #3 (October 8, 2024)

The design team shared a final plan for the Greenway

Mary Ellen Welch Greenway Project Update with the Streets Cabinet (October 9, 2025)

The Parks Department and Streets Cabinet provided an update on the project.