More greenery along Harvard Avenue in Allston
Resident asks for more trees and greenery on Harvard Ave. between Cambridge St and Comm. Ave. for shade, air quality, appearance and equity with wealthier areas.
English title and summary written with AI from the resident's text.
The resident's idea, as submitted
The idea
Please provide more greenery along Harvard Ave. between Cambridge St & Comm. Ave. Greenery is essential in asphalt covered areas. Benefits: oxygen, less carbon dioxide, more tree cover, beauty, ease.
Who it helps and why
Allston is a very mixed neighborhood. This area does not have the greenery that wealthier areas have. All would benefit from protection from the sun, better air quality and appearance. A greener outdoors adds self-respect, leading to motivation and better performance, rather than areas that are an asphalt "jungle" that you can't wait to get out of.
Details
- Cycle
- 2024–25
- Submitted
- July 31, 2024
- Neighborhood
- Allston
- Place
- Harvard Avenue, Allston, 02134
- Portal category
- Facilities
- How it was submitted
- City-sponsored workshop
- Submission language
- English
- Themes
- Parks, trees & climate
Themes grouped with AI from resident idea text.
The same need in other cycles
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2025–26 (4 matching)
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