2026–27 · Roxbury
Peace fountain with sprinklers in Franklin Park
Resident asks for a peace fountain in Franklin Park, possibly with a sprinkler area for summer cooling, as a symbol of peace and a gathering place.
English title and summary written with AI from the resident's text.
The resident's idea, as submitted
The idea
Build a peace fountain in Franklin Park. Could be combined with a sprinkler area for cooling off during the summer.
Who it helps and why
A symbol to remind us all of the importance of peace and meeting place in the middle of the city to come together.
Details
- Cycle
- 2026–27
- Submitted
- August 8, 2026
- Neighborhood
- Roxbury
- Place
- Franklin Park, Dorchester
- Portal category
- Facilities
- How it was submitted
- Individual submission
- Submission language
- English
Themes grouped with AI from resident idea text.
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