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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  • 5/11 event
    		•     SCENARIO 2:
    Ability to Knit
    The group focused on parcels in the North End and Wharf District and the concept of time
    * Land to 'knit' city back together
    * Vision of edges as critically important to the parks, the idea of the park is extended out to the building edge
    * Pieces are placed according to issues of light and the time of day
    * Treatment of parcels is based on who visits the parks and when
    * Parks remain open till midnight
    * They offer places for a diversity of people:
         
  • Watching kids play
  • Revolving exhibits
  • Places for exercise
  • Concerts
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    Information provided by The Boston Foundation and the Boston Society of Architects.