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PLAN: Charlestown AG meeting
The first PLAN: Charelstown AG will take place on Feb 24th, 2021 from 6-8pm. AG meetings are open to the public.
Summary & Goals
PLAN: Charlestown is a comprehensive planning initiative in partnership with the community, staffed by a planning team consisting of an interdepartmental working group from across city departments and state transportation agencies.
Through this process, the entire neighborhood will be comprehensively examined to determine a shared vision for the future of Charlestown. Community discussions will focus on future land use, current development, as well as strategies to enhance the existing community and preserve its historic assets.
The scope of the project is the entire neighborhood of Charlestown. While ongoing land disposition processes will continue, no new Requests For Proposals (RFP's) for BPDA parcels will be issued until those parcels are reviewed, and a plan is created for them, through this process.
Most importantly, the process seeks to establish a comprehensive and coordinated plan to ensure the equitable provision of infrastructure to support neighborhood needs in the areas of: transportation, parks and open space, climate resilience, education, and affordable housing.
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Advisory Group
The Advisory Group (AG) will assist the Boston Planning & Development Agency (BPDA) and other City agencies in creating a long-term vision for the PLAN: Charlestown initiative. The primary goal of the study will be to develop a new framework for the preservation, enhancement, and growth of Charlestown, while balancing the importance of livability, daylight, walkability, climate change, access to open space, affordability, and a dynamic mix of uses, among others.
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Members
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Affiliation |
| Melissa Brennan |
Associate at Feinberg, Campbell and Zack |
| Brian Callahan |
Sullivan Square Residential Association |
| Chris Kushcel |
Transportation Planner at MAPC |
| Mary Chippa |
Charles Newtown, Board Member |
| Amber Christofferson |
Mystic River Watershed Association |
| Sarah Coughlin |
Charlestown Coalition, Partners Health |
Elaine Donovan |
Activist, Charlestown Coalition, Neighborhood Council, 02129 Steering Committe |
| Karie Everett |
Community Activist |
| Shannon Fitzgerald |
Charlestown Mothers Association |
| Anda French |
Boston Society of Architects, Owner French2D Architects |
| Tina Goodnow |
Charlestown Residents Alliance(BHA), Vice President |
| Julie Hall |
Charlestown Historical Society |
| Intiya Isaza-Figueroa |
Opportunity Communities, Senior Development Manager |
| Nancy Johnson |
Charlestown Neighborhood Council |
| Joanne Massaro |
Retired PWD Commissioner, Active in neighborhood |
| Ryan McCarthy |
Community Activist-Member of Beautification Committee |
| Mary McCarthy |
Architect, Finegold and Alexander Architects |
| Lisa McGoff Collins |
Charlestown Neighborhood Council, Member |
| James Donovan |
Teamsters Representative |
| Zaire Richardson |
Youth, Turn It Around |
| Niko Skiadas |
Resident, Real Estate Professional at JLL |
| Phil Smith |
Resident, Small Business Background |
| Paul Sullivan |
Mishawum Resident |
| Karson Tager |
Resident, CharlestownNeighborhood Council Member |
| Stephanie Ward |
Resident, Volunteer at Charlestown BGCB |
| Amanda Zettel |
Charlestown Preservation Society |
Ex-Officio Advisory Group Members
| State Senator Sal DiDomenico |
| State Representative Dan Ryan |
| District City Councilor Lydia Edwards |
| At-Large City Councilor Michael Flaherty |
| At-Large City Councilor Annissa Essaibi George |
| At-Large City Councilor At-Large Julia Mejia |
| At-Large City Councilor Michelle Wu |
Past Events
PLAN: Charlestown Open Space and Climate Resilience Workshop
Wednesday, December 16, 2020
Recording | Presentation | Open Space Questions | Open Space Photo Repository
PLAN: Charlestown Open Office Hours
Tuesday, October 13, 2020
Recording | Presentation
PLAN: Charlestown Land Use Through Time Workshop
Thursday, October 8, 2020
Recording | Presentation
PLAN: Charlestown August Open Office Hours
Thursday, August 27, 2020
During the August PLAN: Charlestown Open Office Hours, BPDA staff members provided a brief overview of the Kick-off Open House, previewed the next meeting topic, and answered questions from the public.
Recording | Presentation
PLAN: Charlestown Kick-off Open House
Thursday, January 30, 2020
The PLAN: Charlestown Kick-off Open House allowed Charlestown community members to share ideas, learn about the planning process and how to get involved. Members were also introduced to members of the City and the Boston Planning & Development Agency's planning team.
Boards | Feedback