More parking at Franklin Park
Resident asks for additional, enhanced parking at Franklin Park to handle the new stadium and growing attendance at the golf course and zoo.
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The resident's idea, as submitted
The idea
Additional and enhanced parking at Franklin Park to account for new stadium and growing attendance at current attractions (i.e. golf course and zoo).
Who it helps and why
Additional and enhanced parking will allow for more residents to enjoy this shared city space and invite more tourism to the area which will directly benefit the city and community. Parking could also serve as additional earned revenue for the city.
Details
- Cycle
- 2026–27
- Submitted
- August 2, 2026
- Neighborhood
- Dorchester
- Place
- Columbia Road, Dorchester, 02121
- Portal category
- Facilities
- How it was submitted
- Individual submission
- Submission language
- English
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