Restoring Olmsted’s Vision
“We want a ground to which people may easily go after their day’s work is done, where they may stroll for an hour, seeing, hearing, and feeling nothing of the bustle and jar of the streets.”
- Frederick Law Olmsted, 1870
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Existing Conditions
Graphic representation of existing conditions of the Muddy River.
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Muddy River Phase 1 Construction Update from US Army Corps of Engineers, Michael F. Keegan, Project Manager, November 27, 2013
All of the drilled shafts in stage 1A2 have been installed and both pile caps have been poured. The installation of the invert slabs was started and the slabs should be in place by the end of the first week of December.
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The Muddy River: A Vision for the Future
Artist rendering of the Muddy River, Boston, Mass., after Phase 1 is completed.
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Muddy River Phase 1 Construction Update from US Army Corps of Engineers, Michael F. Keegan, Project Manager, November 27, 2013
All of the drilled shafts in stage 1A2 have been installed and both pile caps have been poured. The installation of the invert slabs was started and the slabs should be in place by the end of the first week of December.
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November 4, 2013 – Project Update Photos
Photos of the culvert sections being installed
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Traffic Advisory: Starting Saturday, September 28, 2013
Vehicular traffic and pedestrian changes on Brookline Avenue due to Muddy River project beginning Sept. 28; Brookline Avenue will become one-way inbound between the Riverway Connector and Park Drive
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Construction Detours Fenway Traffic: Project Could Prevent Future Flooding – Video & Photos
Construction along the Muddy River reconfigured traffic over the weekend in the Fenway area, the Boston Globe reports, closing a strip along the Riverway — possible preparation should the region face another severe storm.
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On September 23, 2013, Congressman Capunao paid tribute to Genie in the Congressional Record
“Mr. Speaker, I rise to celebrate the life and honor the achievements of Genie Beal whom I was honored to represent in the House. Genie Beal lived 92 years with grace and purpose. Her Memorial Service will be held, fittingly, in the Arnold Arboretum on September 26th. “
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Muddy River Restoration Project – jamaicaplainrealestateblog.com
“Local beautification projects like this Muddy River Restoration enhance the already lush green space we are surrounded by, and bring back to life Olmsted’s original vision for the area.”
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Traffic Slow Moving Tuesday Around Muddy River Project – fenwaykenmore.patch.com
By the end of Phase 1, the Muddy River will once again be exposed and changes to traffic patterns will reportedly alleviate traffic woes in the Landmark Center area.
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Muddy River Work To Close Lanes This Week – fenwaykenmore.patch.com
Find out what roads to avoid this week in the Fenway neighborhood.
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Traffic Advisory: ENC – Circle the City Event on Huntington Ave. Sun. 7/14/13, 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM
ATTENTION: Circle The City Open Streets Event on Sunday, July 14th, 2013 – STREET CLOSURE: Huntington Avenue
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A P3 Throwdown – By Kathy Blaha
Last week I had the pleasure of being in Boston for an afternoon discussion among park advocates talking about public-private partnerships (P3s). The meeting took place during a two day visit of the City Parks Alliance board, of which I am a member, and on a couple of spring days with the parks so full of blooming tulips and blossom-laden cherry trees that even the tourism office couldn’t have done a better job of producing. Read the whole article at cityparksblog.org.
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