2026–27 · Charlestown
Keep Pier 5 public as waterfront park
Resident asks to stop privatization of Pier 5, keep it public for waterfront access, and create a park to balance environmental justice inequities.
English title and summary written with AI from the resident's text.
The resident's idea, as submitted
The idea
Stop Privatization of Pier 5 by antitrust mega corporation. Keep historic Pier 5 public. Save public waterfront access. Environmental Justice inequities balance provided by a park. HarborPark.org
Who it helps and why
See Environmental Justice report: [link removed]
Details
- Cycle
- 2026–27
- Submitted
- July 23, 2026
- Neighborhood
- Charlestown
- Place
- Eighth Street, Charlestown, 02129
- Portal category
- Facilities
- How it was submitted
- Individual submission
- Submission language
- English
- Themes
- Parks, trees & climate
Themes grouped with AI from resident idea text.
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