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Connect Downtown office hours (South End Library)

Drop by to ask us questions, give feedback, and review project materials.

April 14, 2020
  • 12:00pm - 8:00pm
  • South End Library
    685 Tremont Street
    Boston, MA 02118
  • Contact:
    Nathaniel Fink
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Back Bay
    Bay Village
    Beacon Hill
    Chinatown/Leather District
    Citywide
    Downtown
    South End
    West End
  • Event Type:
  • Posted:
2020-04-14T12:00:00 - 2020-04-14T20:00:00

Connect Downtown is the City of Boston’s project to improve walking and bicycling in our downtown neighborhoods. We are re-designing streets in the Back Bay, Bay Village, Beacon Hill, Chinatown, Downtown, the South End, and the West End. Learn more on our project web page.

At our office hours, you can bring your questions and review information related to the project. View a full list of our planned office hours.

April 14, 2020
  • 12:00pm - 8:00pm
  • South End Library
    685 Tremont Street
    Boston, MA 02118
  • Contact:
    Nathaniel Fink
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Back Bay
    Bay Village
    Beacon Hill
    Chinatown/Leather District
    Citywide
    Downtown
    South End
    West End
  • Event Type:
  • Posted:
2020-04-14T12:00:00 - 2020-04-14T20:00:00
Last updated:

Canceled:
Connect Downtown office hours (South End Library)

Reason for cancellation: Office hours are cancelled until further notice. We apologize for any inconvenience.
March 17, 2020
  • 12:00pm - 8:00pm
  • South End Library
    685 Tremont Street
    Boston, MA 02118
  • Contact:
    Nathaniel Fink
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Back Bay
    Bay Village
    Beacon Hill
    Chinatown/Leather District
    Citywide
    Downtown
    South End
    West End
  • Event Type:
  • Posted:
2020-03-17T12:00:00 - 2020-03-17T20:00:00

Connect Downtown is the City of Boston’s project to improve walking and bicycling in our downtown neighborhoods. We are re-designing streets in the Back Bay, Bay Village, Beacon Hill, Chinatown, Downtown, the South End, and the West End. Learn more on our project web page.

At our office hours, you can bring your questions and review information related to the project. View a full list of our planned office hours.

March 17, 2020
  • 12:00pm - 8:00pm
  • South End Library
    685 Tremont Street
    Boston, MA 02118
  • Contact:
    Nathaniel Fink
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Back Bay
    Bay Village
    Beacon Hill
    Chinatown/Leather District
    Citywide
    Downtown
    South End
    West End
  • Event Type:
  • Posted:
2020-03-17T12:00:00 - 2020-03-17T20:00:00
Last updated:

Canceled:
Connect Downtown Open House #3

Reason for cancellation: Event postponed until further notice. We apologize for any inconvenience.
March 14, 2020
  • 1:00pm - 3:00pm
  • Boston Public Library Orientation Room
    230 Dartmouth Street
    Boston, MA 02116
  • Contact:
    Nathaniel Fink
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Back Bay
    Bay Village
    Beacon Hill
    Chinatown/Leather District
    Citywide
    Downtown
    South End
    West End
  • Event Type:
  • Posted:
2020-03-14T13:00:00 - 2020-03-14T15:00:00

Connect Downtown is the City of Boston’s project to improve walking and bicycling in our downtown neighborhoods. Learn more about the project on the Connect Downtown web page.  Spanish and Cantonese interpretation will be provided.

Download fliers
OPEN HOUSE SERIES

This event is part of a series of Open Houses we are hosting for Connect Downtown this spring. Each Open House in the series will cover the same content. The other Open Houses are listed below:

March 14, 2020
  • 1:00pm - 3:00pm
  • Boston Public Library Orientation Room
    230 Dartmouth Street
    Boston, MA 02116
  • Contact:
    Nathaniel Fink
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Back Bay
    Bay Village
    Beacon Hill
    Chinatown/Leather District
    Citywide
    Downtown
    South End
    West End
  • Event Type:
  • Posted:
2020-03-14T13:00:00 - 2020-03-14T15:00:00
Last updated:

Canceled:
Connect Downtown Open House #2

Reason for cancellation: COVID-19 precautions
March 11, 2020
  • 6:00pm - 8:00pm
  • Hill House
    127 Mt Vernon Street
    Boston, MA 02108
  • Contact:
    Nathaniel Fink
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Back Bay
    Bay Village
    Beacon Hill
    Chinatown/Leather District
    Citywide
    Downtown
    South End
    West End
  • Event Type:
  • Posted:
2020-03-11T18:00:00 - 2020-03-11T20:00:00

Connect Downtown is the City of Boston’s project to improve walking and bicycling in our downtown neighborhoods. Learn more about the project on the Connect Downtown web page.

Download event fliers
OPEN HOUSE SERIES

This event is part of a series of Open Houses we are hosting for Connect Downtown this spring. Each Open House in the series will cover the same content. The other Open Houses are listed below:

March 11, 2020
  • 6:00pm - 8:00pm
  • Hill House
    127 Mt Vernon Street
    Boston, MA 02108
  • Contact:
    Nathaniel Fink
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Back Bay
    Bay Village
    Beacon Hill
    Chinatown/Leather District
    Citywide
    Downtown
    South End
    West End
  • Event Type:
  • Posted:
2020-03-11T18:00:00 - 2020-03-11T20:00:00
Last updated:

Connect Downtown Open House #1

We invite you to attend an Open House to learn more about the project and share your thoughts on the proposals.

March 5, 2020
  • 6:00pm - 8:00pm
  • Boston Public Library Orientation Room
    230 Dartmouth Street
    Boston, MA 02116
  • Contact:
    Nathaniel Fink
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Back Bay
    Bay Village
    Beacon Hill
    Chinatown/Leather District
    Citywide
    Downtown
    South End
    West End
  • Event Type:
  • Posted:
2020-03-05T18:00:00 - 2020-03-05T20:00:00

Connect Downtown is the City of Boston’s project to improve walking and bicycling in our downtown neighborhoods. Learn more about the project on the Connect Downtown web page.

Download event fliers
Open House Series

This event is part of a series of Open Houses we are hosting for Connect Downtown this spring. Each Open House in the series will cover the same content. The other Open Houses are listed below:

March 5, 2020
  • 6:00pm - 8:00pm
  • Boston Public Library Orientation Room
    230 Dartmouth Street
    Boston, MA 02116
  • Contact:
    Nathaniel Fink
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Back Bay
    Bay Village
    Beacon Hill
    Chinatown/Leather District
    Citywide
    Downtown
    South End
    West End
  • Event Type:
  • Posted:
2020-03-05T18:00:00 - 2020-03-05T20:00:00
Not published yet!

Boston Landmarks Commission

(Use Congress Street as an entrance and exit after 5 p.m.)

The public can offer testimony.
Not published yet!

Beacon Hill Architectural Commission

To enter and exit City Hall after 5:30 p.m. please use the Congress Street entrance. 

The public can offer testimony.
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City Contracting Opportunity Fair

Learn about upcoming contracting opportunities from City departments, including the Department of Neighborhood Development, Public Works, Public Facilities and more.

February 12, 2020
  • 9:00am - 12:00pm
  • YMCA of Greater Boston
    316 Huntington Avenue
    Boston, MA 02115
  • Contact:
    Joshua McFadden
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Allston
    Back Bay
    Bay Village
    Beacon Hill
    Brighton
    Charlestown
    Chinatown/Leather District
    Citywide
    Dorchester
    Downtown
    East Boston
    Fenway/Kenmore
    Hyde Park
    Jamaica Plain
    Mattapan
    Mission Hill
    North End
    Roslindale
    Roxbury
    South Boston
    South End
    West End
    West Roxbury
  • Event Type:
  • Posted:
2020-02-12T09:00:00 - 2020-02-12T12:00:00
Agenda
  • 9 - 9:30 a.m.: Registration
  • 9:30 - 10 a.m.: Networking and Refreshments
  • 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.: Engage with City Departments

We designed the Economic Development Center to directly engage with residents and businesses. We want to build pathways to wealth building, and connect you with opportunities to grow and thrive. All workshops are free and open to the public, but require registration.

All workshops include:

  • Food
  • Networking opportunities
  • Interpretive services (upon request)
  • A child-friendly environment
February 12, 2020
  • 9:00am - 12:00pm
  • YMCA of Greater Boston
    316 Huntington Avenue
    Boston, MA 02115
  • Contact:
    Joshua McFadden
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Allston
    Back Bay
    Bay Village
    Beacon Hill
    Brighton
    Charlestown
    Chinatown/Leather District
    Citywide
    Dorchester
    Downtown
    East Boston
    Fenway/Kenmore
    Hyde Park
    Jamaica Plain
    Mattapan
    Mission Hill
    North End
    Roslindale
    Roxbury
    South Boston
    South End
    West End
    West Roxbury
  • Event Type:
  • Posted:
2020-02-12T09:00:00 - 2020-02-12T12:00:00
Last updated:

Contracting Opportunity Fair

The Economic Development Center presents the Pathways to City Contracting Opportunity Fair!

February 12, 2020
  • 9:00am - 12:00pm
  • YMCA of Greater Boston
    316 Huntington Avenue
    Boston, MA 02115
  • Contact:
    Josh McFadden
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Allston
    Back Bay
    Bay Village
    Beacon Hill
    Brighton
    Charlestown
    Chinatown/Leather District
    Citywide
    Dorchester
    Downtown
    East Boston
    Fenway/Kenmore
    Hyde Park
    Jamaica Plain
    Mattapan
    Mission Hill
    North End
    Roslindale
    Roxbury
    South Boston
    South End
    West End
    West Roxbury
  • Event Type:
  • Posted:
2020-02-12T09:00:00 - 2020-02-12T12:00:00

Network with procurement liaisons and learn about upcoming contracting opportunities from City departments, including the Department of Neighborhood Development, Public Works, and Public Facilities.

Agenda:
  • 9 - 9:30 a.m.: Registration
  • 9:30 - 10 a.m.: Networking and Refreshments
  • 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.: Engage with City Departments

We designed the Economic Development Center to directly engage with residents and businesses. We want to build pathways to wealth building, and connect you with opportunities to grow and thrive. All workshops are free and open to the public, but require registration.

All workshops include:

  • Refreshments
  • Networking opportunities
  • Interpretive services (upon request)
  • A child-friendly environment
February 12, 2020
  • 9:00am - 12:00pm
  • YMCA of Greater Boston
    316 Huntington Avenue
    Boston, MA 02115
  • Contact:
    Josh McFadden
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Allston
    Back Bay
    Bay Village
    Beacon Hill
    Brighton
    Charlestown
    Chinatown/Leather District
    Citywide
    Dorchester
    Downtown
    East Boston
    Fenway/Kenmore
    Hyde Park
    Jamaica Plain
    Mattapan
    Mission Hill
    North End
    Roslindale
    Roxbury
    South Boston
    South End
    West End
    West Roxbury
  • Event Type:
  • Posted:
2020-02-12T09:00:00 - 2020-02-12T12:00:00
Last updated:

2020 Food Truck Lottery

We are hosting the City of Boston's annual Food Truck lottery on Tuesday, February 25, for 2020 food truck site assignments.

February 25, 2020
  • 5:30pm - 8:00pm
  • Kroc Center
    650 Dudley Street
    Boston, MA 02125
  • Contact:
    Small Business Unit
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Allston
    Back Bay
    Bay Village
    Beacon Hill
    Brighton
    Charlestown
    Chinatown/Leather District
    Citywide
    Dorchester
    Downtown
    East Boston
    Fenway/Kenmore
    Hyde Park
    Jamaica Plain
    Mattapan
    Mission Hill
    North End
    Roslindale
    Roxbury
    South Boston
    South End
    West End
    West Roxbury
  • Posted:
2020-02-25T17:30:00 - 2020-02-25T20:00:00

The lottery will begin promptly at 6 p.m., so please plan on arriving at 5:30 p.m.

  1. To participate, please submit your completed application by midnight on Friday February 14, 2020. Your annual Food Truck permit application can now be submitted online!
  2. Inform us that you will be participating in this year’s lottery by filling out this RSVP form for the Lottery by 4 p.m. on February 21, 2020.
  3. We will send out the Q1 available sites to you on February 19.
  4. Attendance at the lottery is MANDATORY. Please send a representative if you are unable to attend. If you are not present, your truck will not be able to participate in the lottery.
February 25, 2020
  • 5:30pm - 8:00pm
  • Kroc Center
    650 Dudley Street
    Boston, MA 02125
  • Contact:
    Small Business Unit
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Allston
    Back Bay
    Bay Village
    Beacon Hill
    Brighton
    Charlestown
    Chinatown/Leather District
    Citywide
    Dorchester
    Downtown
    East Boston
    Fenway/Kenmore
    Hyde Park
    Jamaica Plain
    Mattapan
    Mission Hill
    North End
    Roslindale
    Roxbury
    South Boston
    South End
    West End
    West Roxbury
  • Posted:
2020-02-25T17:30:00 - 2020-02-25T20:00:00
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