All three proposals will adversely impact the view corridors along the harbor walk, the quality of the waterfront experience and quality of life, for the community and visitors alike.
Pier 5 is a public amenity that can be an iconic waterfront and aquatic park providing amazing city and open harbor views from this Head of the Harbor location; adjacent to the beloved Courageous Sailing Center; and across from the USS Constitution, our treasured historic and venerated frigate, which is an internationally known tourist attraction …
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Operationally, the yard saw many periods of expansion and decline as the policies of the United States changed over the course of two centuries. Technologically, the yard saw constant transformation and acted as a hub of innovation. When the yard opened it serviced wooden sailing ships and employed tradesmen such as carpenters, ropemakers, and ship …
This public space at Pier 5 is unique and priceless. We owe it to future generations to enjoy the waterfront, historic Pier 5 Park. We are inspired by the words of many who seek a celebration of our historic community. This is an opportunity to protect our waterfront from rising sea level in a climate …
This is the area where John Winthrop sailed and then founded Charlestown; where he met and traded with Squaw Sachem. This is the area where British Ships assaulted the Patriots at The Battle of Bunker Hill. This site can celebrate Boston’s Marine History PIER 5 IS NOT JUST ANOTHER EMPTY LOT For 174 Years, the Navy-Yard… …
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Re: Stop all RFP pending Comprehensive Cost/Benefit Studies of Pier 5 Restoration VS Demolition and other Site Conditions Dear Director Brian Golden and BPDA Co-Ordinator McDaniels, This BPDA RFP for CNY Pier 5 has not been comprehensively and responsibly thought out prior to issuing the “AS IS” offering —which is excerpted here: “The Property is …
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Excessive number of units (55-89 maze like multifamily uses) and associated issues of lack of emergency services for over water and water surrounded hosuing which presents health and safety hazards to the occupants of the development. Excessive density and increase of use of associated access, will cause congestion, and parking issues and limitations on land …
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BPDA and its predecessor have failed to demonstrate ownership of development rights, or recognize the development right limitations placed by BPDA predecessor BRA on Pier 5 development, which limits development to 15 townhouse units for the BPDA’s financial benefit. BPDA’s failure to keep and maintain properties entrusted to its care based upon over 40 years …
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Destruction of Courageous Sailing and Water Dependent uses from increased footprint of Pier 5 reduction of Watersheet and Wind screen from the proposed developments. Pier 5 demolition or dewatering and impact on adjacent foundation slurry wall of Flagship Wharf from both demolition and reconstruction or pile driving.
Floating buildings? Some of these housing solutions appear in remote places, on lakes and other areas with some nostalgic value – not taking over an existing community waterfront. A recent RFP by the BPDA, called developers to submit the proposals, ignored the community and public interest This is example of one of the proposals. Aiming …
