2025–26 · East Boston
Green space in Maverick Square
Resident 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.
English title and summary written with AI from the resident's text.
The resident's idea, as submitted
The idea
Adding green space in Maverick Square (grass, trees, or planters), it is a huge commuter area and currently it is just a lot of concrete
Who it helps and why
By beautifying Maverick Square, we are guaranteeing green space to even the most underserved communities--specially Eastie which is majority Central and South American immigrants.
Details
- Cycle
- 2025–26
- Submitted
- July 7, 2025
- Neighborhood
- East Boston
- Place
- Marginal Street, East Boston, 02128
- Portal category
- Facilities
- 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)
- Increase tree canopy in East BostonResident asks for more tree planting in East Boston through policy, funding and neighborhood programs, since it has the lowest canopy, higher heat and air quality problems.2026–27East Boston
- Increase tree canopy in East BostonThe resident asks for more tree canopy in East Boston to provide shade and reduce air pollution along major roads, helping elders and disabled people during heatwaves.2026–27East Boston
- More green spaceThe resident asks for more green space so families can enjoy outdoor activities and fresh air.2026–27East Boston
2024–25 (3 matching)
- Tree planting and more street lighting in East BostonStart a tree-planting project in East Boston and add more street lighting.2024–25East Boston
- Waterfront green space to prevent floodingBuild green space along the waterfront near Shaws to absorb water and prevent flooding, improving climate preparedness.2024–25East Boston
- More flood mitigation projects in East BostonResident asks for more flood mitigation projects in East Boston, a flood-prone neighborhood with lower average incomes.2024–25East Boston