2026–27 · Allston
Convert carriage lanes into green gathering space
Resident asks to close carriage lanes and create usable green space with bike storage, benches, tables, fountains and landscaping for neighbors to enjoy and meet.
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The resident's idea, as submitted
The idea
Close carriage lanes to create usable green space for neighbors to enjoy and meet. Put more bike storage, benches, tables, fountains and landscaping
Details
- Cycle
- 2026–27
- Submitted
- August 8, 2026
- Neighborhood
- Allston
- Place
- Commonwealth Avenue, Allston, 02134
- 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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