Beyond Big Dig

Creative Community Conversations
The second of two public forums about the future of the Central Artery land took place May 11. Participants were divided into groups and asked to dream about what the parks could be. These scenarios were the result.

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  •     SCENARIO 1:
    A Walk through the Seasons:
    Participants explored ideas for a fun, interactive, whimsical space that worked throughout the seasons -- a space that is not stodgy old Boston but a modern place with 21st century flair and art, design, and wild programs late at night.
    * Space that screams "Spring!": e.g the cherry blossoms in Washington, D.C.; a lilac grove
    * Fall harvest festival, apple orchard that makes a strong statement
    * Multi-seasonal spaces
    * A moat that goes through the parcels:
         
  • a water ride in summer
  • a skating lane in winter
  • sledding hill/amphitheatre in winter

  • * Culture, festivity of ethnic cultures thriving in this modern space, infused with the character of Boston's neighborhoods

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