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Wicked Local Saugus – “Saugus residents and stakeholders invited to town-wide speed limit analysis public meeting”

Wicked Local Saugus – “Saugus residents and stakeholders invited to town-wide speed limit analysis public meeting”

Wicked Local Saugus: “Saugus residents and stakeholders invited to town-wide speed limit analysis public meeting” “Last year the Town of Saugus partnered with WalkBoston, a non-profit membership organization dedicated to improving walking conditions in cities and towns across Massachusetts, to conduct an initial assessment of the community’s roadways and crossings. Residents’ concerns and comments were …

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Beachmont Neighborhood, Revere – Cummings Square Walk Audit

Beachmont Neighborhood, Revere – Cummings Square Walk Audit

The Beachmont Improvement Committee (BIC) and City of Revere Staff identified Cummings Square as an area in need of improved walking infrastructure given the number of pedestrians moving through the square, its proximity to Beachmont Veterans Memorial School, and the fast-moving traffic experienced by neighborhood residents. The City Department of Public Works (DPW) is in …

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Comment Letter on Kenmore Hotel Project (560-574 Commonwealth Avenue)

Comment Letter on Kenmore Hotel Project (560-574 Commonwealth Avenue)

June 27, 2019 Brian Golden, Director Boston Redevelopment Authority Attn: Tim Czerwienski One City Hall Square Boston, MA 02201-1007 Re: Kenmore Hotel, 560-574 Commonwealth Avenue, WalkBoston Comments Dear Director Golden: Thank you for the opportunity to comment on the Kenmore Hotel Project. WalkBoston believes that the re-configuration of Kenmore Square proposed by the proponent will …

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Making it happen in Revere!

Making it happen in Revere!

In two months time, this section of Crescent Avenue in the Beachmont neighborhood of Revere saw real change. Thanks to the work of resident advocates, dedicated City staff, and WalkBoston’s timely walk audit funded by the Cummings Foundation, new sidewalk, curb ramps, and pavement markings now support people walking to the Beachmont T station, schools …

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Event: Save the Date for “Walk with Us: A Celebration of Leadership,” Oct 2nd 6-8pm

Event: Save the Date for “Walk with Us: A Celebration of Leadership,” Oct 2nd 6-8pm

Sign up now to join us on October 2nd as we honor Executive Director Wendy Landman’s 15 inspiring years of leadership, and welcome incoming Executive Director Stacey Beuttell (current Deputy Director) as she begins her work to carry WalkBoston’s mission forward. Enjoy heavy hors d’oeuvres, beer and wine, and lively entertainment as we look back …

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