SomervilleParks Map (2008 edition)
From street hockey to swimming pools, this map shows that there’s something for everyone at each of Somerville’s Parks and Playgrounds.
Boston: Convention Centers Walking Map – Steps to the Heart of Boston
Boston is not only a historic city but also a very walkable one. Many sites that were significant in the development of Massachusetts and the nation, along with well-known neighborhoods and modern landmarks, lie between Boston’s main convention centers — Boston Common, Beacon Hill, the Public Garden, the State House, Chinatown, Back Bay, Copley Square, Filene’s Basement [the original], Hancock and Prudential Towers, Newbury Street shopping, residential lofts in Bay Village and the Fort Point Channel District. The Boston Convention & Exhibition Center [BCEC] and the Hynes Convention Center [Hynes] are close to the City’s best sights. With only a few minutes’ walk you’ll experience the character of Boston.
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Boston: Downtown Development Shaping our streetscapes Walking Map (2008 Edition)
WalkBoston explores events and projects that affect the pedestrian environment. Here we spotlight projects in Downtown Boston lying between Government Center, the Waterfront, South Station and Park Square. In this area—less than a square mile—20 large-scale projects have been proposed. All will change and enliven the Downtown pedestrian environment. WalkBoston plays an important role ensuring walker-friendly/safe designs and has an impressive record of getting cities, towns, state agencies, developers, institutions, and elected officials to recognize and accommodate the needs of walkers. Every additional member helps our message be heard.
SomervilleWalks Map
Somerville is a compact city. Neighborhoods are close together, retail areas easy to find, and sidewalks go everywhere.
Less than a 10 minute walk:
- Sullivan Sq. to Assembly Sq.
- Inman Sq. to Union Sq.
- Tufts University to Ball Sq.
- Davis Square to Powderhouse Circle
Less than a 15 minute walk:
- Davis Sq. to Porter Sq.
- Teele Sq. to Davis Sq.
- Winter Hill to Mystic River
- Sullivan Sq. to Foss Park
- Union Sq. to City Hall
Less than a 25 minute walk:
- Davis Sq. to Alewife
- Union Sq. to Lechmere Stn
- Magoun Sq. to Foss Park
- Sullivan Sq. to Union Sq.
Boston: Connecting Land, Water & Art–Walking map
Terrific routes—via land and harbor—lead to the Institute of Contemporary Art [ICA]. We’ve highlighted waterfront art installations along interesting walking routes from MBTA stations. Times include no stops.
- Silver Line/Courthouse—5 min.
- Silver Line/World Trade Center—6 to 8 min.
- Red Line/South Station—15 to 20 min.
- Blue Line/Aquarium—20 to 25 min.
- Orange Line/Downtown Crossing—25 to 30 min.
This map was prepared as part of WalkBoston’s 2007 Annual Meeting and Walk and is distributed as a gift to walkers who enjoy art in urban settings. Thanks to our many sponsors for making it possible.
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