July 2022

CommonWealth Magazine

Port of Boston needs (regulatory) attention Line between port and non-port activities shouldn’t be so rigid  TOM SKINNER Feb 23, 2019 SHARE 19 KUDOS TO BOSTON Harbor Now’s Jill Valdes Horwood and James Aloisi from TransitMatters for highlighting the need to rethink industrial ports like Boston (“Boston’s Port Needs Attention”). While their insights and observations were spot-on, …

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PETITION to Save Boston Harbor Charlestown Navy Yard – Pier 5!

2,339 have signed. Let’s get to 2,500! SIGN PETITION HERE! http://www.change.org/BostonPier At 2,500 signatures, this petition is more likely to get picked up by local news! Pier 5 Association, Inc. started this petition to Mayor, Boston Michelle Wu Pier 5 is the last open public waterfront destination along Boston’s Harborwalk.  Pier 5 should not be privatized into another apartment complex with …

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What Communities are Doing to Reduce Heat Islands | US EPA

What Communities are Doing to Reduce Heat IslandsMany communities have taken steps to reduce urban heat islands. Voluntary initiatives include demonstration projects, incentive programs, urban forestry efforts, weatherization programs, outreach and education, and awards to recognize and encourage heat island reduction activities. Policy initiatives include procurement, resolutions, tree and landscape ordinances, comprehensive plans and design …

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Using Trees and Vegetation to Reduce Heat Islands | US EPA

Using Trees and Vegetation to Reduce Heat IslandsTrees and other plants help cool the environment, making vegetation a simple and effective way to reduce urban heat islands.Trees and Vegetation ResourcesHeat Island CompendiumRelated WebcastsWhat Communities are DoingRelated Links on Trees and VegetationTrees and vegetation lower surface and air temperatures by providing shade and through evapotranspiration. Shaded …

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Three top staffers set to depart BPDA, adding to dozens of agency openings – The Boston Globe

Three top staffers set to depart BPDA, adding to dozens of agency openingsAnother round of departures are underway at the city’s powerful development agency, as builders worry about understaffing.By Catherine Carlock Globe Staff,Updated July 20, 2022, 5:36 p.m.28Boston City HallLANE TURNER/GLOBE STAFFThree of the most senior remaining staffers at the Boston Planning and Development Agency …

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Coastal Zone Management – Public Records Requests | Mass.gov

CZM Public Records RequestsLearn how to request access to public records from the Massachusetts Office of Coastal Zone Management (CZM).CZM encourages you to use the form below to make a Public Records Request (PRR). This helps to ensure the most expeditious and accurate response to your request. Otherwise, written requests may be delivered by hand, …

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