Redesign damaged median at Algonquin and Bradley Streets
Resident asks to redesign and rebuild a dangerous, poorly maintained median between Algonquin and Bradley Streets in Dorchester that trucks repeatedly damage.
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The resident's idea, as submitted
The idea
Redesign and construct a safe, attractive median between Algonquin and Bradley Streets in Dorchester. This has been an unsightly, poorly maintained and dangerous structure at the juncture two narrow streets that has been repeatedly damaged by trucks.
Who it helps and why
Improving this structure would bring pride and beauty to a predominantly diverse neighborhood that has been ignored by numerous city administrations for decades.
Details
- Cycle
- 2024–25
- Submitted
- August 16, 2024
- Neighborhood
- Dorchester
- Place
- Algonquin Street, Dorchester, 02124
- Portal category
- Streets & Sidewalks
- How it was submitted
- Community event
- Submission language
- English
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