Wharf District Council

1 WEEK FROM TODAY: Please join members of the Wharf District Council Climate Resilience Task Force at the City of Boston's Community Workshop: LONG WHARF FLOOD RESILIENCE PLANNING AND FEASIBILITY 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM | Virtual Meeting The Planning Department is continuing to work on the Long Wharf Coastal Flood Resilience Planning and Feasibility Study. We have now completed initial site research and fact-finding engagements, established the basis of design, developed early conceptual design alternatives and gathered initial stakeholder input on the proposed options. This workshop will present alternative designs to the broader community and seek feedback on the proposed options. In particular, we will invite input on how the proposed resilient design alternatives could best contribute to open space priorities, improved amenities and water-dependent uses, as well as protection of cultural assets and critical infrastructure on Long Wharf. This engagement will enable us to seek feedback on the proposed schemes as we pursue the final stages of the project, including report publication and planning for permitting and implementation. Both this workshop and a public comment period prior to the release of the report will be opportunities for the community to provide valuable input. Please Register in advance to participate: https://lnkd.in/dnuZxaUy

Another fun weekend activity in the Wharf District this weekend: Lighthouse and Tales of Boston Harbor! Hop on the 90-minute boat cruise through the historic Boston Harbor and enjoy views of the country’s oldest lighthouse, Boston Harbor Islands, the world’s oldest commissioned warship, and more. This scenic boat ride is accompanied by live narration so you can learn about all the past and present history of the Boston Harbor! More info and tickets here: https://lnkd.in/eFxt4d_E  

This weekend in the Wharf District: Portraits from the ICA Collection Exhibition Tour! Take a trip to the Institute of Contemporary Art Boston and join their Graduate Student Lecturer for a guided tour and discussion to learn about their collection! Enjoy learning about contemporary artists and their portraits this Sunday (3/30) at 1pm on the fourth floor. Free admission and no pre-registration required! https://lnkd.in/eYwX-GpT  

Spring is a fantastic time of year to explore the Wharf District! This month's newsletter contains everything you need to know to enjoy some fresh air, beats, food, and drinks. See you out there! https://lnkd.in/eQtBv7Sk

The Wharf District offers so much to residents and visitors! Check out this Boston.com article to see some of the ways you can plan the perfect day exploring the Wharf District!  https://lnkd.in/ecvqm-gJ

Thank you to Banker & Tradesman for spotlighting Harbor Towers’ plan to protect itself from sea level rise by bolstering ground floor coastal defenses. The work, which will begin this year, is the largest-scale project to protect a Boston residential property in history. The Wharf District Council is committed to advocating on behalf of our district’s businesses and property owners to influence a plan to protect the entirety of the district. We are working with the city of Boston and the Commonwealth to ensure our community has a seat at the table as plans evolve to protect the city of Boston and the harbor from the existential threat of rising tides. Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/ew7ZYHHD

Congratulations, David Perry, on your new role with the MBTA, and thank you for your recent appearance at the Wharf District Council ‘s monthly meeting…you shared so much interesting information and our members were impressed with your command of myriad issues related to water transportation! #MBTA #watertransportation #bostonharbor #wharfdistrict #ferries