Chris Nicodemus

CommonWealth Magazine

Real work starting now at Pier 5Preserve open space — but how and for what? CHRISTOPHER NICODEMUS Jan 1, 2022SHARE11THE BOSTON PLANNING and Development Agency’s decision to reject the three proposals advanced for privatization of Pier 5 in Charlestown is welcome news, but now the real work begins.The community succeeded in blocking the privatization and …

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Marine Life in Boston – See how Pier 5 will Contribute

Marine Life in Boston – See how Pier 5 will Contribute Christopher Nicodemus Charlestown, MA Tidal Wetlands and the Value of Pier 5 to the Community and our Harbor When I came to school in Boston in the 1970’s, Boston Harbor was renowned as one of the nation’s dirtiest harbors. While my classmates and I …

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How about Patriots Point to celebrate the Legacy?

Christopher Nicodemus Charlestown, MA (excerpts from December blog post at www.pier5.org) The Pier 5 Association is celebrating the decision by BPDA to reject the three development proposals advanced for privatization of pier 5. The BPDA has expressed willingness to allow the community to actively find preferred solutions for this critical location at the head of Boston …

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Shoreline at Pier 5

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 …

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Envisioning an Iconic Waterfront and Aquatic Park

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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SHORELINE AT PIER 5

Marine Life in Boston – See how Pier 5 can contribute 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 …

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