Streetsfilms Features the North End’s Outdoor Dining Streets Transformations
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Clarence Eckerson, Jr. features a tour of the North End's remarkable outdoor dining streets in his latest Streetfilm.
Recent Streetsblog MASS posts about Tactical Urbanism
MassDOT Announces $12.5 Million in Shared Streets, Complete Streets Grants
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The Commonwealth announced $6 million in grants to 18 communities through its 2022 Complete Streets Funding Program, plus another $6.5 million to 78 applicants in its ongoing Shared Streets and Spaces program.
How green, walkable, bikeable, play-friendly streets promote good mental health
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Urban design that makes space for residents to safely and easily interact with the outdoors and each other plays a major role in both physical and psychological well-being.
Brahmin Bikelash: The Inside Story of Why There Are Still No Bike Lanes Through Beacon Hill
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There's broad agreement on the fact that Charles Street has too many lanes for cars, and not enough space for bikes and pedestrians. But emails between Beacon Hill neighborhood organizations and city staff reveal intense disagreements over the details of how a redesign should be accomplished.
Downtown Boston’s Tontine Plaza to Be Made Permanent
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Millennium Partners hopes to start construction on the new plaza in June.
How to Build a Cheap Homemade Speed Camera
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Most drivers in the North End go under 20 mph - but reckless speeding over 40 mph was distressingly common.