Where Pier 5 probes the Water Writing on behalf of pier 5.org, I have used the iconic pier 5 location at the confluence of the Charles and Mystic Rivers to reflect on our nation’s history, the flourishing aquatic life, the role of the pier in our national defense and also consider comparative approaches to restoration …
Shoreline at Pier 5 Storm Tides in the Navy Yard Storm tides have breached the top of drydock 2 at its western end by First Ave and the Constitution Gate House both in 2018 and 2019 Sea-Wall at Pier 5 The granite and steel seawall between Pier 5 and the Flagship Wharf surrounded by remaining …
Christopher Nicodemus, Charlestown, MA What began as a group of concerned citizens concerned about the public process address the fate of pier 5 has turned into the establishment of a new organization focused on neglected pieces of the Boston waterfront, especially here in Charlestown. The P5A is now a 501C3 organization focused on bringing together …
Public access is key… to breaking down physical and social bar. Commit to opening up more waterfront access for recreation and education, with a focus on creating equitable open spaces for all New Yorkers. Open space access has been acutely felt by New Yorkers during Covid-19, especially as vulnerable and lower-income communities have access to …
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This is an example of the actual Harbor-View impact Including the entire Pier 5 and the water-sheet between Pier 5 and Pier 4, the base of Courageous Sailing Center: Home – Courageous Sailing Note: this shows only 30′ elevation, while other proposals are going as high at 55′.
A recent RFP by the BPDA, called developers to submit This is example of one of the proposals. Aiming to place floating buildings, blocking over 200′ of the currently open waterfront and privatize the entire use of Pier 5 AND over 50% of the existing water-sheet.
For 40 years, the pier has not been maintained, in spite of the Boston 2030 plan “An activated waterfront is anchored by varied types of open spaces, featuring cultural resources and year-round programming and connecting people with the natural, cultural, and economic history of the region.”
The City of Boston, through the BPDA, opened the door for a privatization of this unique public waterfront area. Pier 5 is the only open spot and waterfront, in the Boston Harbor with unobstructed views to the city, Charles and Mystic Rivers, East Boston and the entire harbor all the way to the Harbor Islands.
Our petition to the Mayor of Boston expresses concern over the current RFP process from BPDA that aims to privatize Pier 5, adjacent to the Courageous Sailing Center. The three submitted proposals were open for public comments until April 5, at the BPDA web site . However, this is just the beginning. There are multiple ways to take action and …
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