Category: Why
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Boston Parks Department receives more than $1.5 million in state grants | Boston.gov
BOSTON PARKS DEPARTMENT RECEIVES MORE THAN $1.5 MILLION IN STATE GRANTSThe Boston Parks and Recreation Department (BPRD) recently announced the awarding of $1,537,164 in grants from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts for improvements to Boston parks and open spaces.The three grants are the result of a successful ongoing application process by the BPRD Design and Construction […]
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Climate Ready Boston Map Explorer
This mapping tool features data from Climate Ready Boston. Explore which areas of the city are projected to be at risk of flooding (due to sea level rise and increased precipitation) and extreme heat (due to rising temperatures and the urban heat island effect). Overlay climate data with population demographics to better understand the social […]
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Climate Ready Charlestown | Boston.gov
CLIMATE READY CHARLESTOWNWe’re creating neighborhood solutions to coastal flooding from sea level rise and coastal storms.SECTION NAVTAKE ACTIONPHASE TWOREPORTNEWSLETTERACTIONSBUILD RESILIENCENEWSESPAÑOLThis Climate Ready Boston program identified locations in Charlestown that face risks from coastal flooding and sea level rise. In 2017, we developed coastal resilience solutions for Sullivan Square, the Neck and Rutherford Avenue. We are […]