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Boston: Downtown Development Shaping our streetscapes Walking Map (2008 Edition)

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 …

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Westwood Station Comment Letter

Westwood Station Comment Letter

October 24, 2007 Secretary Ian Bowles Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs MEPA Office 100 Cambridge Street, Suite 900 Boston, MA 02114 RE: Comments on the Final Environmental Impact Statement for Westwood Station, University Avenue, Westwood, MA EOEA # 13826 Dear Secretary Bowles: WalkBoston appreciates the opportunity to comment on the FEIR for Westwood …

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Meadow Walk at Lynnfield EENF Comment Letter

Meadow Walk at Lynnfield EENF Comment Letter

October 10, 2007 Secretary Ian Bowles Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs 100 Cambridge Street, Suite 900 Boston, MA 02114 RE: Expanded Environmental Notification Form (EENF) Meadow Walk at Lynnfield MEPA # 09800 Dear Mr. Bowles: We have reviewed the EENF for Meadow Walk at Lynnfield, a proposed mixed-use retail, office and residential redevelopment …

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SomervilleWalks Map

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. …

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Haverhill-Merrimack River Walkway Comment Letter

Haverhill-Merrimack River Walkway Comment Letter

October 1, 2007 Secretary Ian Bowles Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs 100 Cambridge Street, Suite 900 Boston, MA 02114 RE: Expanded Environmental Notification Form (EENF) Haverhill-Merrimack River Walkway MEPA # 14097 Dear Secretary Bowles: WalkBoston is the Commonwealth’s leading advocate for pedestrians and safe walking. We work throughout the state – encouraging walking, …

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