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Boston: Convention Center – Forays on Foot Walking Map

Boston: Convention Center – Forays on Foot Walking Map

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The Boston Convention & Exhibition Center [BCEC] symbolizes the city’s redevelopment of a former industrial area. The BCEC, a new Boston landmark designed by architects Rafael Vinoly/HNTB, opened in 2004. The area around it, originally a 1,000-acre salt marsh, was filled incrementally for use by marine-related industries and railroads. With those now gone, the South Boston Seaport District is becoming a cultural, tourist and residential neighborhood. Its development gained force with the opening of the Big Dig roadways, which provide new vehicular access.

Near the BCEC are many “only-in-Boston” sights – some immediately visible, some hard to find. Within easy reach are three museums, the Boston Tea Party site, the Big Dig, historic engineering bridge artifacts, the harborfront, a fishing fleet, Boston’s old wool trade buildings, contemporary architectural landmarks, and many restaurants. A bit farther are downtown’s Colonial and Revolutionary attractions.

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Boston: Massachusetts General Hospital Map

Boston: Massachusetts General Hospital Map

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These routes are designed to let you leave the hospital behind and explore adjacent neighborhoods and sites. Many sides of the community are highlighted – the historic buildings of Beacon Hill, the riverside park [Charles River Esplanade], downtown’s historic core at Faneuil Hall, American Revolution sites associated with Paul Revere, Old Ironsides, and even the fictional walk taken by 8 very famous ducklings. Walks range from 1 to 2.5 miles round trip. Choose a walk that fits the time you have available and the sights you want to see and set out for an adventure!

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Rose Kennedy Greenway Walking Map 2006

Rose Kennedy Greenway Walking Map 2006

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Our Greenway work 1992—2006 The Greenway’s success hinges on its walkability. Since 1992, we have worked to assure that the new construction will be attractive to walkers and serve them safely.

When we began our involvement, the Central Artery/ Tunnel project [CA/T] was being designed by the City of Boston for 10 traffic lanes on surface streets along the Greenway. WalkBoston, Move Massachusetts and the CA/T Project created the Pedestrian Issues Forum to re-assess that design. Two years later, A Pedestrian Perspective on the Central Artery Project [1994] recommended narrower roadways and wider sidewalks. After WalkBoston’s persistent advocacy for fewer lanes, the City adopted a 6-lane design.

Subsequently, an intensive public process established block-by-block standards for sidewalk widths and continuity, traffic lane widths, corner curb radii and bicycle lanes. In 1996/1998 State MEPA permits made these standards official Artery commitments. Ongoing oversight will be needed as developers request permits from the City of Boston for garage entrances, curb cuts and other things that impact the sidewalk..

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Boston: South End, Hip & Historic Walking Map

Boston: South End, Hip & Historic Walking Map

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In Boston, America’s Walking City, the South End is a favorite of locals and visitors. It’s a compact, lively neighborhood that is easy to access from Downtown, Back Bay, and many hotels and tourist destinations. Walking along the flat, shady streets of the South End, you’ll be charmed by this “historic district”—the largest group of Victorian structures in the country. Long an immigrant neighborhood, the South End still retains its diversity. Its distinctive architecture is invigorated by an array of unique restaurants, art galleries and gift/dress/furniture shops. You can cover a lot of distance by walking just a few minutes in the South End—the seven city blocks from Copley Square to Tremont Street take 10-15 minutes to walk and cover a half mile. During a round trip of 20-30 minutes, you’ll get the health benefits of walking one full mile while enjoying the area!

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Boston: BMC/BUMC Neighborhood

Boston: BMC/BUMC Neighborhood

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These routes are designed to let you leave the hospitals and institutions behind and explore the adjacent South End neighborhood. Many sides of the community are highlighted—charming residential squares, public buildings, the SOWA [South of Washington Street] arts/gallery district, and Restaurant Row. Routes range from 1-3 miles, progressing in length as the route numbers increase. Choose a walk that fits the time you have available and the sights you want to see, or make it a goal to walk all six.

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