2024–25 · East Boston
Waterfront green space to prevent flooding
Build green space along the waterfront near Shaws to absorb water and prevent flooding, improving climate preparedness.
English title and summary written with AI from the resident's text.
The resident's idea, as submitted
The idea
Build green space along the waterfront near Shaws to sequester water and prevent flooding
Who it helps and why
This project enhances climate preparedness
Details
- Cycle
- 2024–25
- Submitted
- August 15, 2024
- Neighborhood
- East Boston
- Place
- Kappy's Liquors, Border St, East Boston, 02128
- Portal category
- Sustainability
- How it was submitted
- Individual submission
- Submission language
- English
- Themes
- Parks, trees & climate
Themes grouped with AI from resident idea text.
The same need in other cycles
Ideas in Parks, trees & climate from East Boston in the other cycles, up to 3 from each.
2026–27 (5 matching)
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- More green spaceThe resident asks for more green space so families can enjoy outdoor activities and fresh air.2026–27East Boston
2025–26 (9 matching)
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- Green space in Maverick SquareResident asks for grass, trees or planters in Maverick Square, a busy commuter area that is mostly concrete, to bring green space to an underserved immigrant community.2025–26East Boston
- New community playground for after-hours useResident proposes a new playground that serves the whole community after school hours and on weekends, improving equitable access to safe recreational spaces.2025–26East Boston