Boston Harbor open space system, a planning framework
Published: 1989
Language: eng
Subjects: Harbor Islands, Boston (Mass.); Waterfront, Boston (Mass.); Land use; Harborwalk, Boston (Mass.); Open Space; Open spaces; Recommendations; Waterfront; Public Access
Description: ...a planning framework "designed to serve as a blueprint to guide the continuing revitalization of Boston Harbor's open space system.); makes specific recommendations for each of the following: 1) Enhancing Olmsted's Vision: The South Boston Historic Shoreline, 2) Linking Institutional Development: The Columbia Point Promenade, 3) Creating Recreational Opportunities: The Dorchester Bay Area, 4) Preserving the Irreplaceable: The Neponset Conservation Park, 5) Creating New Linkage: The Orient Heights Bay Area, 6) Reclaiming the Harbor: The East Boston Waterfront, 6) Reclaiming the Harbor: The East Boston Waterfront, 7) Opening and Accessing a Renewed District: Fort Point, 8) the Boston Harbor Islands, 9) Diversifying the Open Space Experience: Charlestown, 10) Completing the Esplanade: The Charles River Crossing, 11) Realization of the Public Realm: The North End / Downtown, 12) Port Norfolk / Lower Mills / Neponset River; many of the recommendations concern public access and Harborwalk; this item was in the BRA collection...