2026–27 · City-wide
Reuse Meridian St police station for youth spaces
The resident asks to fix up the long-unused old police station on Meridian Street in East Boston and give it to youth organizations as youth space, so youth have a place to gather.
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The resident's idea, as submitted
The idea
Old police station on meridian st east boston , The building hasnt been put to use in so long and it would be good for the building to be fixed and put to use by youth organization ( as youth spaces)
Who it helps and why
This use of the building would allow for a diverse amounts of youth to hangout instead of them being outside.
Details
- Cycle
- 2026–27
- Submitted
- August 5, 2026
- Neighborhood
- City-wide
- Portal category
- Facilities
- How it was submitted
- Community partner workshop
- Partner organization
- EASTIE Coalition - NeighborHealth
- Submission language
- English
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