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Study of Shadow Impacts on Boston's Parks
Understanding the impacts of light and shadow on the Emerald Necklace and park users.
About the project
Contact: Parks and Recreation
The Parks Department is leading a study on the impacts of light and shadow on a part of Boston's Emerald Necklace. As Boston grows, there is a demand to both:
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add building height and density in areas throughout the city
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support high quality parks and open spaces for all of the benefits they provide
To balance these two demands, Boston will study the sunlight needs of the Emerald Necklace and create accessible guidance for: the public, developers, property owners, and other City departments and agencies. This guidance will then be applied to other park properties in Boston. It will inform:
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policies and regulations
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planning
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review of future development
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