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Boston Common Master Plan @BostonCommonMP
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Today is the last day to submit feedback for the Boston Common Master Plan! Head to bostoncomonmasterplan.com and let us know about your priorities for the future of the Common!
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Our entrance strategy at the Charles Mid-Block Crossing looks to build a stronger connection between the Public Garden and the Common. New granite piers, trees, and paving will help create a better sense of arrival into the Common. Leave us a comment at bostoncommonmasterplan.com
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Upgrading the park's entrances will create a cohesive sense of arrival to the Common. This report recommends using a kit of parts and specialty paving to create a sense of consistency. Plus, new trees will help fill in the existing canopy! Read more at bostoncommonmasterplan.com
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An expanded Tadpole Playground will serve a wider range of ages and abilities. Upgrades include increasing the size of the footprint and the variety of play equipment-- plus, new stroller parking and seating options! How do you play? Let us know at bostoncommonmasterplan.com
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After listening to constituents, the Master Plan team proposed to convert the off-leash dog areas into an enclosed dog recreation area, increasing safety, reducing maintenance efforts, and limiting conflicts with event areas. Let us know your thoughts at bostoncommonmasterplan.com
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For Boston Common's athletics area, the Master Plan proposes a multi-use field, adds a restroom and storage facility, and provides more seating. Relocating the tennis courts will make room for new basketball courts! How do you play? Let us know at bostoncommonmasterplan.com
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The "Landmark Loop" will connect major park features, within the Common. New signage and paving accents will define the pathway, guiding people to some of the most popular areas in the park! What are your favorite park features? Let us know at bostoncommonmasterplan.com
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The next Master Plan project focuses on the Parkman Bandstand! Proposals include filling in the tree canopy, adding more benches, and installing a ramp for ADA access. What are your priorities for this area? Let us know at bostoncommonmasterplan.com by November 30th!
Check out our recommendations for the Frog Pond! Proposals for this iconic area in Boston Common include an expanded pavilion, a new splash pad, an improved wading pool, and infrastructural improvements. What do you like about the Frog Pond? Tell us at bostoncommonmasterplan.com
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Public engagement for the Boston Common Master Plan kicked off in June 2019. Pop-up events and a series of open houses gave stakeholders time and space to share their thoughts on the Common, virtually and in-person. Want to stay engaged? Make a comment at bostoncommonmasterplan.com
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Our next strategy highlights event infrastructure, proposing a new event distribution plan and back-of-house support areas. These will be supported by utility upgrades, Wi-Fi access, and more restrooms. Do you attend events in the Common? Let us know at bostoncommonmasterplan.com
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Our third common-wide strategy focuses on access and wayfinding! Proposed projects include new directional signage, pathway improvements, ADA accessible connections, and perimeter bikes lanes. How do you get around the Common? Let us know at bostoncommonmasterplan.com
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Our second Common-wide strategy is seating! A standard bench design, additional café tables, and new terraced seating will make the Common more accessible and comfortable for park goers. Let us know what you think by leaving a comment at bostoncommonmasterplan.com by November 30th!
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The first Common-wide strategy in the Master Plan is tree planting! New tree planting will enhance views, fill in gaps within the existing tree canopy, and help the park adapt to climate change. Let us know what you think about trees planting at bostoncommonmasterplan.com
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Downtown Boston@dtownboston
12 Oct 2022
The Boston Common Master Plan is fascinating for #DowntownBoston and our entire City, as the park will be modernized and more accessible to everyone. To view the plan and provide feedback, visit here: bostoncommonmasterplan.com/
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Boston Common Master Plan retweeted
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@NECN
13 Oct 2022
America’s first public park is getting an upgrade after Boston Mayor Michelle Wu unveiled a new plan for Boston Common. on.necn.com/P92gTDi
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Boston Common Master Plan retweeted
Office of Housing@BostonNeighbor
13 Oct 2022
The Boston Common Master Plan is here! Incorporating YOUR ideas, @BostonParksDept created a roadmap for a more accessible, resilient, and inclusive space for the present moment and the future. Visit ow.ly/eLeq50L99Gw to read the plan and comment by November 30, 2022.
Graphic with a backgrounc of the Boston Common and text: The Boston Common Master Plan is Here! Vistit https://www.bostoncommonmasterplan.com/ and Comment by November 30, 2022.

ALT Graphic with a backgrounc of the Boston Common and text: The Boston Common Master Plan is Here! Vistit https://www.bostoncommonmasterplan.com/ and Comment by November 30, 2022.
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The Boston Common Master Plan is launched and we want to know what you think! Please go to bostoncommonmasterplan.com to share your thoughts by November 30th.
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Boston Common Master Plan retweeted
Friends of the Public Garden@FOPG
12 Oct 2022
Today, we unveil a unified vision for the People’s Park. Join us and the @BostonParksDept at 10:00 am at Parkman Bandstand as we share the Boston Common #MasterPlan for the first time. #bosparks #bospoli
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Boston Common Master Plan retweeted
Boston Parks and Recreation Department@BostonParksDept
13 Oct 2022
The Boston Common Master Plan is here! Incorporating YOUR ideas, @BostonParksDept created a roadmap for a more accessible, resilient, and inclusive space for the present moment and into the future. Visit bostoncommonmasterplan.com to read the plan and comment by November 30, 2022.
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