Redesign Allston's Union Square for pedestrian safety
Resident asks for a redesigned Union Square streetscape with safer crossings and expanded plazas for families, dining and events, because the area is currently dangerous and uninviting.
English title and summary written with AI from the resident's text.
The resident's idea, as submitted
The idea
Overhaul of Allston's Union Square:redesigned streetscape that prioritizes pedestrian safety and expanded plazas built for families, outdoor dining, and frequent events like Copley Square
Who it helps and why
union Square sits at the heart of Allston at the intersection of popular restaurants, several bus routes, and HOPEFULLY our future community center. Right now the space is a dangerous place to cross that is empty and uninviting. Allston deserves MUCH better
Details
- Cycle
- 2026–27
- Submitted
- August 8, 2026
- Neighborhood
- Allston
- Place
- Allston, 02134
- Portal category
- Public Safety
- How it was submitted
- Community partner workshop
- Partner organization
- Allston Brighton Health Collaborative
- Submission language
- English
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