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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US Army Corps Report – Phase 1 Construction Activities Next 90 Days – February 2015
The Muddy River Flood Risk Management & Environmental Restoration Phase 1 Construction Project is located in the footprint generally between the Riverway downstream to Avenue Louis Pasteur.
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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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US Army Corps Report – Phase 1 Construction Activities Next 90 Days – February 2015
The Muddy River Flood Risk Management & Environmental Restoration Phase 1 Construction Project is located in the footprint generally between the Riverway downstream to Avenue Louis Pasteur.
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Cruising Down the Muddy River on a Snowy Morning
Taking sediment samples. (January 30, 2015)
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December Traffic Patterns and Project Photos
The Muddy River Flood Risk Management & Environmental Restoration Phase 1 Construction Project is located in the footprint generally between the Riverway downstream to Avenue Louis Pasteur.
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Learning from Olmsted and a Muddy River
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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Frederick Law Olmsted: Designing America premieres Friday, June 20 at 9pm on WGBH.
Frederick Law Olmsted: Designing America premieres Friday, June 20 at 9pm on WGBH. Note: Neighbor Betsy Shure Gross, HSHA board member and lifelong activist appears several times in the film.
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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 Capuano 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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