Beyond Big Dig

Creative Community Conversations
On April 14, more than 230 people took part in the first of two public forums about the future of the Central Artery land. They were divided into small groups and asked to dream about what the parks could be. These scenarios were the result.

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    		•     SCENARIO 1:
    Something for Everyone -- Day and Night
    * Something for everyone -- daily workers, kids, families, visitors -- day and night:
         
  • Recreation for kids
  • Flowers: growing flowers and grass, as well as having flower vendors
  • Inspiring sculpture and modern art
  • Benches, at least 2-3 fountains, curved and covered pathways
  • Vendors along sidewalks, food kiosks
  • Bathrooms, security
  • Quiet area, raised sides
  • Great, cool night lighting as on the Zakim bridge
  • Performance area with raised sides
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    * Development on parcels responsive to adjacent uses: Example: Quincy Market is busy and active, so design Parcel 14 as a respite from Quincy Market, but connected to it, with a pond and skating in winter.
    * Parcel 17B -- Underground museum of New England Antiquities
    * Daily buses for access, strong sense of safety

    Information provided by The Boston Foundation and the Boston Society of Architects.