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Columbus Ave Bus Lanes virtual meeting (daytime)

We want to hear from you! The City is working on improvements for Columbus Avenue.

July 20, 2020
2020-07-20T12:00:00 - 2020-07-20T13:00:00

Join us for a virtual update on the Columbus Avenue project! We’re excited to share the progress on the design of this important corridor that will include bus lanes, improved bus stops, and pedestrian safety and accessibility enhancements. There will be a brief presentation followed by time for questions and comments. 

Join the Virtual Meeting

Can’t make the call? You can find out more about the project or write us an email with any questions or comments. See contact information on the sidebar. 

July 20, 2020
2020-07-20T12:00:00 - 2020-07-20T13:00:00
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North Washington Street bus lane virtual engagement

We want to hear from you! The City of Boston and MBTA are partnering on potential bus lane improvements to North Washington Street.

July 15, 2020
2020-07-15T18:00:00 - 2020-07-15T19:00:00

To facilitate better northbound bus service, we are investigating a potential outbound bus lane. This lane would not impact existing parking or the bike lane. We want to hear from you about this idea!

Join the virtual meeting


Healthy Streets Initiative

The Healthy Streets program is focused on making changes to Boston's streets to support a healthy reopening and an equitable recovery. The program includes three major elements:

  • Outdoor seating and pick-up zones for restaurants and small businesses
  • Quick-build bike lanes for safe and connected bike routes
  • Expanded bus stops and bus-only lanes to improve social distancing on transit services
July 15, 2020
2020-07-15T18:00:00 - 2020-07-15T19:00:00
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Franklin Park Action Plan virtual community workshop

This is the second Community Workshop on the Franklin Park Action Plan. Due to the on-going public health circumstances surrounding COVID-19, this meeting will be held virtually.

July 14, 2020
  • 12:00pm - 8:30pm
  • Online meeting
    Boston, MA 02201
  • Contact:
    Lauren Bryant
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Citywide
    Dorchester
    Jamaica Plain
    Mattapan
    Roslindale
    Roxbury
  • Event Type:
  • Posted:
2020-07-14T12:00:00 - 2020-07-14T20:30:00

Join members of the Franklin Park Action Plan design team for a virtual community workshop on the progress of the Action Plan. During this meeting we will offer a project update and share analysis findings, review feedback from the community survey that many of you took this past winter, and discuss the revised timeline of the project and next steps. The meeting will allow time for Questions + Answers. 

Logistics:

We know schedules are hard to manage these days, so we have decided to host a daytime workshop and a night time workshop in the hopes of accommodating more attendees. Each workshop will cover the same material.

Join the 12 p.m. (noon) meeting

Phone: +1-646-558-8656Webinar ID: 865 7279 6032 | Password: 773401

Join the 6:30 p.m. meeting

Phone: +1-646-558-8656Webinar ID: 868 6847 5992 | Password: 374068

Stay connected!

Not able to make the meeting? The meeting will be recorded and posted online for those who cannot attend. This workshop will also be followed up with more opportunities throughout July for people to provide feedback, ask questions, and inform the next steps of the project. The City will continue to accept comments about the Franklin Park Action Plan at the project email address: lauren.bryant@boston.gov

Franklin Park

July 14, 2020
  • 12:00pm - 8:30pm
  • Online meeting
    Boston, MA 02201
  • Contact:
    Lauren Bryant
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Citywide
    Dorchester
    Jamaica Plain
    Mattapan
    Roslindale
    Roxbury
  • Event Type:
  • Posted:
2020-07-14T12:00:00 - 2020-07-14T20:30:00
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Americans with Disabilities Act 30th Anniversary event

Join us for the 30th Anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act, "ADA 30: Equity, Diversity, Inclusion."

July 22, 2020
2020-07-22T13:00:00 - 2020-07-22T14:30:00

This year marks the 30th anniversary of the signing of the American’s with Disabilities Act (ADA). While the ADA has provided the disability community with increased access, we recognize that much work still needs to be done to ensure equitable access for all.

Join the City of Boston Mayor’s Commission for Persons with Disabilities and the Boston Center for Independent Living on July 22 for a virtual event to discuss how far we have come, and what the future of disability rights looks like with a focus on diversity, equity, and inclusion. The event will run from 1 - 2:30 p.m. We will hear from leaders in disability rights, consumers, and elected officials.

Register for the event

Want a free ADA t-shirt?

Please fill out our online form to receive a free ADA 30 T-shirt to commemorate the event. Once you receive the shirt, post a picture of you wearing the shirt and join our virtual ADA 30 community!

ASL and CART will be available. If you have questions or additional accommodation requests, please contact our office. 

July 22, 2020
2020-07-22T13:00:00 - 2020-07-22T14:30:00
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BCYF Curley Community Center renovation meeting

Please join Boston Centers for Youth & Families and the City of Boston’s Public Facilities Department for a virtual meeting to continue the discussion about upcoming renovations to the BCYF Curley Community Center in South Boston on Thursday, June 18, at 6 p.m.

June 18, 2020
  • 6:00pm - 8:00pm
  • Join Meeting via Webex:
    bit.ly/bcyfcurleymeeting
    Boston, MA 02201
  • Contact:
    Boston Centers for Youth & Families
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    South Boston
  • Event Type:
  • Posted:
2020-06-18T18:00:00 - 2020-06-18T20:00:00

Due to the current public health crisis, participants will be able to join via computer or phone using WebEx. This meeting will share schedule updates, a presentation showing design progress, and updates on the relocation of some of the center’s programming.

Join the meeting

Call in number: 408-418-9388  Access code: 129 245 2399

June 18, 2020
  • 6:00pm - 8:00pm
  • Join Meeting via Webex:
    bit.ly/bcyfcurleymeeting
    Boston, MA 02201
  • Contact:
    Boston Centers for Youth & Families
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    South Boston
  • Event Type:
  • Posted:
2020-06-18T18:00:00 - 2020-06-18T20:00:00
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Doherty-Gibson community meeting

Review conceptual alternatives for improvements to Doherty-Gibson Playground.

July 8, 2020
  • 6:00pm - 8:00pm
  • Meeting via Zoom
    Boston, MA 02201
  • Contact:
    Annie Blair
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Dorchester
  • Event Type:
  • Posted:
2020-07-08T18:00:00 - 2020-07-08T20:00:00

Join us at an online community engagement meeting to review alternatives for the improvements to Doherty-Gibson Playground. We are trying new online engagement strategies in addition to familiar approaches. We'd love for you to join us in our first online presentation with a question and answer session afterward.

Join via Zoom

Interpretation and translation services are available to you at no cost. If you are attending this event and need these services, please contact Annie Blair at the Boston Parks and Recreation Department at Annie.Blair@boston.gov or 617-961-3028.

July 8, 2020
  • 6:00pm - 8:00pm
  • Meeting via Zoom
    Boston, MA 02201
  • Contact:
    Annie Blair
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Dorchester
  • Event Type:
  • Posted:
2020-07-08T18:00:00 - 2020-07-08T20:00:00
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Roslindale Wetlands Urban Wild community meeting

Share your thoughts on the improvements to the wetlands restoration and trails. 

June 9, 2020
2020-06-09T19:00:00 - 2020-06-09T21:00:00

Join us at an online community engagement meeting for the Roslindale Wetlands Urban Wild. The focus of the capital project is wetland restoration, but will also include some entrance and trail improvements. We'd love for you to join us in our online presentation with a question and answer session afterward.

Interpretation and translation services are available to you at no cost. If you are attending this event and need these services, please contact Laura Cawley at the Boston Parks and Recreation Department at Laura.Cawley@boston.gov or 617-961-3013.

Join via Zoom

June 9, 2020
2020-06-09T19:00:00 - 2020-06-09T21:00:00
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Virtual Harbor use public forum: Resilient Moakley Park planning process

Boston Harbor Now holds monthly Harbor Use Public Forums for interested stakeholders to learn about and provide feedback to waterfront developers and public agency planners on projects affecting Boston Harbor’s waterfront and islands.

May 27, 2020
2020-05-27T08:30:00 - 2020-05-27T10:00:00

Join us for a conversation with the Boston Parks and Recreation Department (BPRD) and their team from Stoss to:

  1. get a review of the March 2019 plan
  2. find out what they've learned from further engineering studies and public comments, and
  3. hear where the design is headed next.

The presentation will lay out the vision created last year, the feedback the team has received to date, and explain important new design criteria for building a welcoming and resilient park for the future. There will be opportunities to provide feedback and ask questions.

The virtual presentation is free, open to the public, and available via Zoom and by phone. A recorded version will be available on the Moakley Park website. All participants must register in advance. A link will be sent directly to attendees the evening before with specific information on how to join each platform. (Please note, attendees will not be visible in the recording.) 

We have more information about the Moakley Park planning process online.

May 27, 2020
2020-05-27T08:30:00 - 2020-05-27T10:00:00
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Malcolm X Park Community Meeting

Share your thoughts on the upcoming park renovations including playground, water play, courts, and natural areas.

June 16, 2020
  • 6:00pm - 8:00pm
  • Virtual Meeting
    via Webex
    Boston, MA
  • Contact:
    Lauren Bryant
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Roxbury
  • Event Type:
  • Posted:
2020-06-16T18:00:00 - 2020-06-16T20:00:00

Join us at an online community engagement meeting for the upcoming park renovations including playground, water play, courts, and natural areas at Malcolm X Park. We are trying new online engagement strategies in addition to familiar approaches. We'd love for you to join us in our online presentation with a question and answer session afterward.

Join us online to see the presentation or via phone. 

1-617-315-0704  | Access code: 712 312 220

Join via Webex


Interpretation and translation services are available to you at no cost. If you are attending this event and need these services, please contact Laura Cawley at the Boston Parks and Recreation Department at Laura.Cawley@boston.gov or 617-961-3013.

Take our survey!

June 16, 2020
  • 6:00pm - 8:00pm
  • Virtual Meeting
    via Webex
    Boston, MA
  • Contact:
    Lauren Bryant
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Roxbury
  • Event Type:
  • Posted:
2020-06-16T18:00:00 - 2020-06-16T20:00:00
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Canceled:
BCYF Girls Open House

Reason for cancellation: Contact the organizer
March 28, 2020
2020-03-28T12:00:00 - 2020-03-28T15:00:00

Refreshments will be provided. For more information, please contact erika.butler@boston.gov.

March 28, 2020
2020-03-28T12:00:00 - 2020-03-28T15:00:00
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