18 Oct 2021
The affordable housing crisis in Boston may be ongoing, but the city is committed to find a solution. Tune in as Mayor Kim Janey is joined by Senator Ed Markey, Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley, and other distinguished speakers to discuss the extraordinary effects the Build Back Better Act will have on Boston if it passes in Congress.
- 9 participants
- 46 minutes
24 Sep 2021
The Underground is a newly opened cafe/lounge in Northeastern's LightView building that strives to unify the local community through food, art, and culture. Join in as Mayor Janey, cafe owner Nia Grace, and distinguished guests celebrate the grand opening with live performances, food, and remarks from local officials and community members.
- 9 participants
- 38 minutes
8 Sep 2021
The Seaport District gains a brand new luxury spot: The Omni Hotel! Mayor Janey is joined by Governer Charlie Baker, Congressman Stephen F. Lynch, Councilor Edward Flynn, Councilor Michael Flaherty, Representative David Biele, Omni Hotel President Peter Strebel, and other distinguished business leaders offering remarks on their excitement for this new minority-owned space, along with a ribbon cutting to officially mark it as part of the Seaport community.
- 13 participants
- 1:16 hours
27 Aug 2021
Join in as Mayor Janey and distinguished colleagues celebrate the development of a new affordable housing complex, O'Connor Senior Apartments, for South Boston's elderly community.
- 8 participants
- 26 minutes
26 Aug 2021
Mayor Janey hosts a Press Conference to discuss developments relating to the Municipal Harbor Plan and provide an update on COVID-19 in the City of Boston.
- 3 participants
- 16 minutes
20 Aug 2021
Join in as Mayor Janey gives remarks at a ribbon cutting ceremony marking the completion of the JPNDC Pitts Apartments, a project to restore and preserve 201 affordable housing units in 21 buildings in Fort Hill, Nubian Square, and Roxbury.
- 5 participants
- 45 minutes
18 Aug 2021
Tune in as Mayor Janey and distinguished members of the Chinatown community celebrate the Chinatown Land Trust's newly attained affordable condominium units. Featuring a key handoff to the low income homeowners and a selection of speakers, this event is nothing less than a turning point for Chinatown's low-income housing market.
- 8 participants
- 40 minutes
6 Aug 2021
Join in to celebrate the reopening of Foumami, a small restaurant in the Financial District. Speakers such as Mayor Janey, distinguished members of MA government, and Michael Wang, Foumami's restaurant owner, discuss the effects of COVID-19 on the restaurant industry and encourage normalcy back in Boston dining.
- 5 participants
- 16 minutes
28 Jul 2021
After operating in the former Pearl Meats Factory building since 2014, CommonWealth Kitchen announces their plans to purchase the former Bornstein & Pearl Food Production Center for their new state-of-the-art kitchen. Additionally, Mayor Janey has allocated $2.5 million in City of Boston funding that will allow the kitchen to purchase and stabilize the building, invest in energy improvements, upgrades to address social distancing, and to help reduce the permanent debt by lowering operating costs to CommonWealth Kitchen's more than fifty food businesses and wholesalers supported on site.
- 6 participants
- 32 minutes
19 Jul 2021
Join in for the groundbreaking of the North Meadow on the Rose Kennedy Greenway; a 5,000 square foot vacant lot in the West End which is destined to become the northernmost section of the Greenway park network.
- 9 participants
- 34 minutes
19 Jul 2021
Mayor Janey joins with union and business leaders to celebrate the topping off at One Congress, one of Boston's newest commercial office buildings. The one million square foot tower will rise over 500 feet and will offer unrivaled views of the Boston skyline. One Congress will be the iconic anchor of Bulfinch Crossing, the redevelopment of the Government Center Garage.
- 9 participants
- 27 minutes
16 Jul 2021
Join in as Mayor Janey and the East Boston community celebrate Eastie Farm, an abandoned lot turned community garden dedicated to improving food access and community resilience through developing urban agriculture spaces. Additionaly, the city announced that $332,400 has been awarded through the Grassroots and Community Preservation Act in order to help Eastie Farm as well as other urban gardens throughout Boston.
- 8 participants
- 36 minutes
15 Jul 2021
Join in as Mayor Janey celebrates the opening of the Clippership apartment complex, a development featuring 22 apartments and 30 condominiums in an effort to provide affordable, quality housing for middle-income homebuyers.
- 6 participants
- 27 minutes
9 Jul 2021
Our seniors deserve the best and that's what they'll be getting at Hearth at Four Corners! Mayor Janey joins Massachusetts Secretary of Housing Michael Kennealy, Hearth President Mark Hinderlie, local elected officals and members of the Four Corners community in Dorchester, for the Grand Opening of Hearth at Four Corners. This $19 million development project has created 54 units of supportive affordable housing for older adults on a previously vacant city-owned lot on Ronald Street.
- 8 participants
- 37 minutes
9 Jul 2021
Mayor Janey joins the Executive Director of the Allston-Brighton Community Development Corporation (ABCDC), elected officials, and other community leaders to celebrate the acquirement of 6 Quint Ave in Allston. This building will house fourteen afforable housing units specifically for individuals in the addiction recovery process.
- 10 participants
- 40 minutes
18 Jun 2021
The Ruggles Street Redesign Project is a 6 million dollar investment in the Ruggles St. corridor between Tremont and Washington Street. Join in with Mayor Janey for the groundbreaking to kick off the construction process, which will include streetscape improvements, accesible sidewalks, traffic calming measures, lighting upgrades, bicycle accomodations, and tree plantings.
- 7 participants
- 28 minutes
23 Feb 2021
Mayor Martin J. Walsh together with the Boston Public Schools (BPS), and the Boston Arts Academy (BAA) community host a Topping Off Ceremony for a new $125 million state-of-the-art facility for the BAA, marking the largest individual school investment to date under the Walsh Administration. As part of the renovation, the school will expand from approximately 121,000 square feet to 153,500 square feet upon its completion in 2021.
- 7 participants
- 39 minutes
23 Feb 2021
Mayor Martin J. Walsh together with the Boston Public Schools (BPS), and the Boston Arts Academy (BAA) community host a Topping Off Ceremony for a new $125 million state-of-the-art facility for the BAA, marking the largest individual school investment to date under the Walsh Administration. As part of the renovation, the school will expand from approximately 121,000 square feet to 153,500 square feet upon its completion in 2021.
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- 7 participants
- 46 minutes
2 Oct 2020
Construction of Boston's first new firehouse in over three decades is in full swing! Mayor Walsh joins Fire Commissioner John Dempsey, Former Commissioner Joseph Finn and Lieutenant John Soares for a Beam Raising at the construction site of Ladder 42's new firehouse. This new building will provide a healthier and safer working environment for all firefighters.
- 5 participants
- 17 minutes
6 Mar 2020
Mayor Walsh is joined by the Commonwealth's Cannabis Control Commission Chairman, Steven J. Hoffman, along with city leaders to celebrate the opening of the city's first retail marijuana store, Pure Oasis, located in Dorchester. Pure Oasis is also the state's first Economic Empowerment candidate to recieve final approval for adult-use sales.
- 6 participants
- 33 minutes
6 Mar 2020
Mayor Walsh is joined by the Commonwealth's Cannabis Control Commission Chairman, Steven J. Hoffman, along with city leaders to celebrate the opening of the city's first retail marijuana store, Pure Oasis, located in Dorchester. Pure Oasis is also the state's first Economic Empowerment candidate to recieve final approval for adult-use sales.
- 5 participants
- 34 minutes
4 Mar 2020
Join in as Mayor Walsh attends the community PLAN: Mattapan meeting at the Kipp Academy. The PLAN: Mattapan workshop explores how Mattapan community memebers use corridors to enhance the neighborhood for today and the future.
- 10 participants
- 36 minutes
28 Feb 2020
Mayor Walsh joins his department heads and cabinet members for an open house at Josiah Quincy Elementary School in Chinatown. This open house is for residents to learn about city services and upcoming developments in Downtown and Chinatown.
- 11 participants
- 7 minutes
13 Feb 2020
Watch Governor Baker and Lt. Governor Polito host the annoucement of the DHCD Rental Housing Mini Competition Awards for three new developments in Boston: Bartlett Station Building A, Bowdoin Street, and Grace Apartments.
- 9 participants
- 44 minutes
12 Feb 2020
The Boston community gathered at Urban Edge in Roxbury where Mayor Walsh announced the addition of $69.4 million in new funding for the creation and preservation of affordable housing in the city. This was made possible by the Department of Neighborhood Development, the Neighborhood Housing Trust, and the Community Preservation Fund.
- 7 participants
- 49 minutes
6 Feb 2020
With the assistance of the city of Boston, MassRobotics applied for and was awarded a $2.5M MassWorks grant to assist in the design and construction of an additonal 25,000 sq. ft. With this expansion, MassRobotics will now be able to support up to 70 companies and over 200 employees.
- 6 participants
- 42 minutes
26 Dec 2019
Mayor Walsh joined dignitaries from the State House, the Archdiocese of Boston, and members of the Mattapan Community to break ground on Cote Village. This new development will contribute towards the City of Boston's goal of creating 15,820 income-restricted housing units by 2030.
- 11 participants
- 52 minutes
19 Dec 2019
Mayor Walsh and Governor Baker braved the elements to help cut the ribbon for the new Community Servings facility in Jamaica Plain. Community Servings feeds more than 325,000 meals to 1,000 low-income Boston residents’ and their families. Through their 12 week “Teaching Kitchen” program they offer food service job training to Boston residents struggling with barriers to employment like, re-entry, addiction, homelessness, and abuse. This new location will be able to double their current operating number from 40 to 80.
- 11 participants
- 36 minutes
16 Dec 2019
Mayor Walsh, BU President Robert A. Brown, and distinguished guests, celebrate the groundbreaking for the new Computing & Data Sciences building in the Fenway neighborhood. This exciting addition to campus will be the university's most sustainable, energy-efficient building ever.
- 4 participants
- 19 minutes
2 Dec 2019
The MGM Music Hall will house a new, state-of-the-art, multipurpose live performance venue that will occupy roughly 91,500 square feet on four levels, and accommodate approximatly 5,000 patrons. The project is estimated to generate tens of millions of dollars annually in increased business for local restaurants and retail establishments, in the Fenway and Kenmore neighborhoods. This event was attended by: Mayor Walsh, FSG/Red Sox Chairman Tom Werner, Red Sox President/CEO Sam Kennedy, President/CEO of Live Nation Entertaiment Michael Rapino, and MGM International CEO Jim Murren.
- 9 participants
- 31 minutes
15 Nov 2019
Drift, a Boston-based startup specializing in business marketing, recently doubled the size of its Back Bay headquarters. Mayor Walsh pays a visit and chats with the company's CEO and co-founder David Cancel about how the city is retaining young, talented, Boston-area college grads.
- 7 participants
- 1:09 hours
6 Nov 2019
Mayor Walsh joined Lisa Evans and Tim Smith as they celebrated the grand opening of their new small business, We Grow Microgreens, located in Hyde Park. We Grow Microgreens, LLC is an Urban Farm that grows organic microgreens and edible flowers using sustainable growing practices bringing locally grown greens to restaurants, grocery stores, and farmers markets throughout the city.
- 6 participants
- 18 minutes
4 Nov 2019
Boston has always been a city of innovation, and global technology companies like Piaggio Fast Forward are looking to make our city their home. Mayor Walsh joins local city and state officals, along with the employees of Piaggio Fast Forward to cut the ribbon on their expanded warehouse space in Charlestown, and to celebrate STEM week in the city of Boston.
- 6 participants
- 19 minutes
30 Oct 2019
Roxbury, one of Boston's most iconic neighborhoods, is now home to new housing by Madison Park Development Corporation, the City of Boston, and other integral organizations. The celebration culminated in a ribbon cutting with Mayor Walsh, City Councilor Kim Janey, and Senator Sonia Chang-Diaz.
- 6 participants
- 44 minutes
28 Oct 2019
A small tree perched upon the final beam of the new Elizabeth Stone House in Roxbury signifies a new beginning for the organization in its mission to provide shelter and resources to survivors of domestic violence. Mayor Walsh, City Councillor Essaibi George, State Representative Liz Malia, as well as project and community partners, celebrate this significant milestone.
- 2 participants
- 14 minutes
28 Oct 2019
In Dorchester, Mayor Walsh , Gov. Baker, and Brookview House families celebrate the grand opening of the Valina N. Jackson Family Center, a new $5 million affordable housing complex built for formerly homeless families. The building boasts 12 units of two-and three-bedroom apartments, along with ground floor space for programs and support services.
- 8 participants
- 38 minutes
23 Oct 2019
The Norman B. Leventhal Awards celebrate remarkable leaders and innovators who have made significant contributions to our built environment in Infrastructure, Land Development, and the Environment. Former Mayor Raymond Flynn, MIT President L. Rafael Reif, Joseph Albanese, and Rosemarie Sansone are honored this year at the Boston Harbor Hotel, for their contributions towards building a a better and more accessible Boston.
- 34 participants
- 1:34 hours
21 Oct 2019
A new home for Boston Police Officers, community meetings and public gatherings is now being built in East Boston! Mayor Walsh joins Boston Police Commissioner William Gross, other BPD representatives and East Boston community members to break ground on a brand new $29.9 Million police station in the Eagle Hill district of East Boston.
- 9 participants
- 22 minutes
3 Oct 2019
Mayor Walsh, Chief Osgood, and Chief Elliot-Ortega joined the community in cutting the ribbon for North Square, located in the North End. Since 2014, the city has been working through the design process of North Square, in collaboration with local artists from A + J Art + Design. The result is a public space for residents and visitors to relax and enjoy!
- 10 participants
- 26 minutes
3 Oct 2019
Join in as Mayor Walsh visits Rapid 7's new headquarters at the newly constructed Hub on Causeway building. The new headquarters, spanning 147,000 square feet, is meant to strengthen Rapid 7's presence in Boston as a cyber security leader and add capacity for additional growth and innovation.
- 7 participants
- 21 minutes
27 Sep 2019
In May 2019, GrubStreet signed the lease with the Fallon Company to officially take over the space. This event highlighted the project moving foward, and a ceremonial "kick-off" took place.
GrubStreet plans to build a narrative arts center at 50 Liberty featuring a bookstore, cafe and community space for writer, a podcast studio, as well as classrooms to expand GrubStreet's workshops.
GrubStreet plans to build a narrative arts center at 50 Liberty featuring a bookstore, cafe and community space for writer, a podcast studio, as well as classrooms to expand GrubStreet's workshops.
- 5 participants
- 33 minutes
27 Sep 2019
Governor Baker and Mayor Walsh joined with elected officials and residents to celebrate the groundbreaking for Hearth at Four Corners in Dorchester. The $19 million development project will create 54 units of supportive affordable housing for older adults on a previously vacant, city-owned lot on Ronald Street.
- 4 participants
- 18 minutes
26 Sep 2019
The New Engine 42 will be the first fire station built in the City of Boston in over 30 years. The Project consists of demolition of the existing fire station and construction of a new fire station located at 1870 Columbus Avenue, Roxbury, MA. The new 24,000 sq/ft fire station will be two stories high with a penthouse for mechanical equipment. Construction will start in September of 2019 with an anticipated November 2020 completion.
- 4 participants
- 19 minutes
25 Sep 2019
Mayor Walsh cuts the ribbon for the Grand Opening of Walker Park Apartments and Delphine's courtyard; a $18.4 million affordable housing develpment constructed with Urban Edge that brings 49 new homes to Egleston Square. The project builds upon the goals established by the Walsh administration to stabalize the housing market, accomodate growth, improve housing accessibility, and increase affordability in the city of Boston.
- 7 participants
- 28 minutes
24 Sep 2019
Mayor Walsh joined with elected officials and residents of East Boston for the ribbon cutting at Clippership Wharf. This complex will provide added housing and jobs for the East Boston community, along with added green space and features such as flood barriers to aid the city in climate resilience.
- 9 participants
- 53 minutes
19 Sep 2019
Drift, a Boston-based startup specializing in business marketing, recently doubled the size of its Back Bay headquarters. Mayor Walsh pays a visit and chats with the company's CEO and co-founder David Cancel about how the city is retaining young, talented, Boston-area college grads.
Full event: https://youtu.be/mCaZuN6PyCQ
Full event: https://youtu.be/mCaZuN6PyCQ
- 2 participants
- 1 minute
16 Sep 2019
Creating more student housing in our city is an essential initiative to improve community life in Boston's neighborhoods. Mayor Walsh joins Northeastern President Joseph Aoun, Vice President of City and Community Affairs John Tobin, Jamie Wilhelm of American Campus Communities and third year Northeastern student Laura Bilal to cut the ribbon on the brand new Lightview Residence Hall on Columbus Avenue in Roxbury. This new dormatory offers Northeastern students afordable housing with modern amenities for academic excellence, along with freeing up the housing stock for Boston residents.
- 5 participants
- 23 minutes
22 Aug 2019
Mayor Walsh welcomed the Sabre Corporation to Boston at the ribbon cutting for Sabre Labs now located in the Seaport. The new innovation lab in Boston will extend Sabre's leading technology for the global travel industry, headquartered in Southlake, Texas, to our city where next-generation technology solutions will have a space to collaborate with local airline, hotel, and travel agency customers.
- 4 participants
- 16 minutes
21 Aug 2019
Join Mayor Marty Walsh, Nuestra Comunidad, Windale Developers, Harvard, and Dudley Square residents as they celebrate the ribbon cutting for the first stage of the Bartlett Station development in Roxbury. The first two buildings in this development will create 76 new homes, as well as 13,300 square feet of community oriented storefronts on a once vacant MBTA property. This development represents more than a decade of planning, advocacy and hard work by the Roxbury community.
- 7 participants
- 40 minutes
20 Aug 2019
Building on his commitment to create and preserve affordable housing in Boston, Mayor Walsh joins the Fenway CDC and their partner Schochet Companies, along with Roxbury residents to celebrate the acquisition and preservation of 97 affordable units at the Newcastle-Saranac Apartments in lower Roxbury.
- 7 participants
- 48 minutes
16 Aug 2019
See Mayor Walsh cut the ribbon for the Grand Opening of Paris Village; a $14 million, four-story residential community for working families in East Boston. Paris Village was made possible through contributions from the City of Boston and utilizes high efficiency heating and cooling systems along with environmentally friendly design.
- 4 participants
- 25 minutes
17 Jul 2019
The Adams Street Branch of The Boston Public Library celebrates the construction of their new $18.3 Million library with a Groundbreaking event. Mayor Marty Walsh joins the Friends of Adams Street Library Group and other members of the community to discuss the significance of the project and how it will benefit the community of Dorchester.
- 8 participants
- 26 minutes
21 Jun 2019
The "Red Desert" of Boston will be changing as Chief of Operations Pat Brophy and Kate Tooke of Sasaki unveil plans for the redesign of City Hall Plaza. Sasaki is the design firm responsible for reinventing the space, which it seeks to make a more accessible and welcoming place for Bostonians.
- 2 participants
- 34 minutes
21 Jun 2019
Join Mayor Marty Walsh at the groundbreaking of One Congress, the future headquarters of State Street and the latest building underway as a part of the Bullfinch Crossing redevelopment of the Government Center Garage. The 1 million square foot tower will rise over 500 feet, making it the tallest office tower in the city since 1984.
- 7 participants
- 44 minutes
17 Jun 2019
Join Mayor Marty Walsh as he helps to cut the ribbon at 401 Park, a mixed use 1 acre green space in Fenway that will be activated year round with everything from summer concerts to a winter ice rink. Additionally, it will be the future home of Time Out Market and Trillium beer garden.
- 5 participants
- 37 minutes
17 Jun 2019
Mayor Walsh and Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley cut the ribbon on Dorchester's long-awaited Treadmark building. The 83-unit mixed income building boasts retail spaces and proximity to the MBTA's Ashmont Station on the Red Line.
- 8 participants
- 1:04 hours
11 Jun 2019
Mayor Martin Walsh joins the Davis Companies to break ground on the new 100 Shawmut Avenue, a mixed-use development which will serve the Chinatown and South End communities.
- 4 participants
- 20 minutes
10 Jun 2019
Founded in Springfield, MA in 1851, MassMutual Life Insurance Company has its eye on a new location in Boston's Seaport that will bring 500 new jobs to the city. Mayor Walsh, Governor Baker, and CEO's Roger Crandall of MassMutual, and Joe Fallon of the Fallon Company gathered at the groundbreaking site to celebrate the news.
- 6 participants
- 31 minutes
4 Jun 2019
The 109-year-old St. James African Orthodox Church in Roxbury will remain standing and get a much needed face-lift thanks to funding from the Community Preservation Act and Historic Boston, Inc. Mayor Walsh presents the check to community members and joins in the celebration.
- 3 participants
- 17 minutes
3 Jun 2019
"The Union" is a historic redevelopment in downtown Boston that creates 46 furnished units of affordable supportive housing for people currently experiencing homelessness. Through collaboration with St. Francis House, the Planning Office for Urban Affairs, the Archdiocese of Boston, Cardinal Sean O'Malley, Governor Baker, and Mayor Walsh, the Union will help to rebuild lives and provide pathways out of homelessness.
- 9 participants
- 57 minutes
31 May 2019
Mayor Walsh, Chief of the Streets Chris Osgood, Superintendent Michael Creasey from the National Park Service, and a whole host of others cut the ribbon on the new shared Union Street at Blackstone Block as part of the City's Connect Historic Boston program.
- 3 participants
- 13 minutes
31 May 2019
Join in for the ribbon cutting for the completion of sidewalk reconstruction and street resurfacing projects in the Madison park neighborhood. These investments being made throughout Boston's transportation infrastructure will help increase safety for all users of the road, ease congestion, and provide more viable transportation options to all residents.
- 4 participants
- 14 minutes
30 May 2019
The Seaport neighborhood continues its growth as a hub for business in Boston. Mayor Walsh and Gov. Charlie Baker celebrate the groundbreaking of Seaport Square Block L4, also known as the Amazon Building. Michael Touloumtzis, Sr. Principal Engineer at Amazon, says the company will deliver 2,000 new jobs in fields such as robotics, digital healthcare, and speech science. The building is expected to be completed in 2021.
- 4 participants
- 26 minutes
21 May 2019
Quality affordable housing for people living with disabilities is often hard to come by, and Boston is leading the effort to change that. In Dorchester, Mayor Walsh joins local elected officials to celebrate the ribbon cutting of Harmon Apartments. The $17.6 million project holds 36 units with the purpose of housing adults with significant mobility and functional impairments.
- 7 participants
- 28 minutes
16 May 2019
Join Mayor Walsh and Ocean Spray's CEO Bobby Chacko for the official opening of the Ocean Spray "Lighthouse," a marketing and innovation hub in the Seaport.
- 2 participants
- 8 minutes
23 Apr 2019
Mayor Walsh will present his proposed fiscal year 2020 to fiscal year 2024 Imagine Boston Capital Plan which makes critical investments in every Boston neighborhood guided by Boston's citywide plan, Imagine Boston 2030
- 7 participants
- 41 minutes
17 Apr 2019
Mayor Walsh, joined by State Senator Joseph Boncore and State Rep. Adrian Madaro, announces the renovation of Don Orione Adult Day Health Center. Blessings by Father Mirek of St. Joseph - St. Lazarus of East Boston.
- 5 participants
- 16 minutes
9 Apr 2019
Mayor Walsh and Governor Baker announce funding for three new construction projects in Mattapan, including plans to turn an MBTA parking lot into 135 units of affordable housing. The grants that made these projects possible were provided by Massworks, a statewide program that supports improving public infrastructure.
- 4 participants
- 17 minutes
3 Apr 2019
Mayor Walsh joins Governor Baker and New Balance officials for the groundbreaking of the TRACK, Allston's new track and field multi-sport facility. The TRACK is the newest addition to the New Balance complex, bringing sporting facilities and businesses to the area.
- 6 participants
- 38 minutes
28 Mar 2019
Mayor Walsh kicks off the redevelopment of 125 Amory Street along with representatives from The Community Builders, Jamaica Plain Neighborhood Development Corporation, and Urban Edge.
- 9 participants
- 34 minutes
12 Mar 2019
Governor Baker and Mayor Walsh gather in Mattapan to cut the ribbon for the new Blue Hill Avenue MBTA commuter rail stop. The new accessible stop will provide easy transportation on the Fairmont Line for residents in the Mattapan area.
- 7 participants
- 24 minutes
12 Mar 2019
The Metropolitan Area Planning Council is the regional planning agency serving the people who live and work in the 101 cities and towns of Metropolitan Boston. Join Mayor Walsh as he talks about the MAPC's MetroCommon2050 plan, which will help promote smart growth and regional collaboration, as well as engage the public in working towards improving the region's future.
- 9 participants
- 46 minutes
26 Feb 2019
Originally built in the 1940's, South Boston's Old Colony Housing Development has been undergoing a makeover since 2011. Mayor Walsh and Boston Housing Authority Administrator Bill McGonagle celebrate the groundbreaking of Phase Three of the redevelopment of Old Colony, which will create 305 new units of affordable housing.
- 4 participants
- 25 minutes
20 Feb 2019
Mayor Walsh joins the Neighborhood Housing Trust Fund, and the Community Preservation Committee at the Knights of Columbus Hall in the North End to announce new funding to preserve and create hundreds of affordable housing units across the City.
- 5 participants
- 27 minutes
8 Feb 2019
In Roxbury, Mayor Walsh and Boston Housing Authority Administrator William McGonagle celebrate the beginning of construction at the Camden/Lenox Housing Development. A total of 72 affordable family units on Camden Street will be modernized and preserved for long-term use. Construction on the 285-unit Lenox Street Apartments is expected to begin in 2020.
- 7 participants
- 41 minutes
7 Feb 2019
In the South End, Mayor Walsh attends the launch ceremony of Inquilinos Boricuas en Accion (IBA)'s newly purchased West Newton/Rutland Apartments. IBA plans to renovate, finance, and preserve the apartments in order to convert this historic neighborhood into long-term affordable housing units by January 2021.
Founded in 1968, IBA is one of the nation's first community-based non-profits which independently develop affordable housing and community spaces. IBA has helped develop 14 housing developments with over 1,100 units.
Founded in 1968, IBA is one of the nation's first community-based non-profits which independently develop affordable housing and community spaces. IBA has helped develop 14 housing developments with over 1,100 units.
- 8 participants
- 37 minutes
18 Dec 2018
Seniors are the backbone of our community and this project ensures they remain a part of our community. Mayor Walsh joins Congressman Lynch, Executive Director of Caritas Communities Mark Winkeller and Donna Brown of the South Boston Neighborhood Development Corporation to break ground on a 46 unit, affordable senior housing development near Andrew Square in South Boston.
- 5 participants
- 21 minutes
3 Dec 2018
Mayor Martin Walsh, Executive Director of Bridge over Troubled Waters Elisabeth Jackson and others mark the opening of the Liberty House, a home for youth and teens struggling with homelessness, in Dorchester.
- 4 participants
- 18 minutes
27 Nov 2018
The first affordable housing development in Hyde Park is finally complete! It has taken almost two decades to finish, but now twenty seven new families can call the Residences at Fairmount Station home. The need of affordable housing is crucial in Boston, and the City continues to make strides in creating and preserving affordable housing throughout the region
- 8 participants
- 41 minutes
13 Nov 2018
Mayor Walsh, members of the Boston Planning and Development Agency, elected officials, and guests break ground for Winthrop Square, a mixed use tower to be erected in the financial district. The city received over $100 million for the sale of the space, and that money will go towards upkeep of Boston Common and Franklin Park.
- 8 participants
- 47 minutes
2 Nov 2018
Mayor Martin J. Walsh, Dunkin' COO Scott Murphy and others speak at the grand opening of a new, state-of-the-art Dunkin' restaurant in the heart of Roxbury.
- 7 participants
- 14 minutes
26 Oct 2018
The iconic One Family Diner on Bowdoin St, serving Dorchester breakfast for 40 years, is back in business! Diner owner Marilyn Edmund, along with her daughter and son-in-law, purchased the building in June, saving the restaurant and two other small businesses from closing their doors. Mayor Walsh stops by to congratulate them and thank them for helping to preserve Dorchester's vibrant small business community.
- 9 participants
- 26 minutes
15 Oct 2018
As Metro Boston continues to grow in population, the region's local leaders plan to meet the increased demand for housing. Mayor Walsh joins Mayor Joe Curtatone of Somerville, along with the other 13 leaders that make up the Metro Mayors Coalition, to announce a goal of 185,000 new units of housing by 2030.
- 6 participants
- 40 minutes
12 Oct 2018
Join Mayor Marty Walsh and other local officials for the groundbreaking of New England Heritage Homes; a $7 million transit oriented development that will create 16 new mixed- income homes on Southern Ave in Dorchester.
- 9 participants
- 35 minutes
10 Oct 2018
The St. Regis Residences, Boston, will transform an underutilized gateway parcel in the Seaport into a lively, mixed use, architecturally significant residential and commercial building. The 22 story structure will feature 114 condominiums, two levels of restaurants, and will also connect the Harborwalk between Pier 4 and Northern Ave.
- 10 participants
- 40 minutes
2 Oct 2018
The last beam is added to EchelonSeaport! Mayor Martin J. Walsh and Cottonwood Management CEO Alex Shing join workers within the trades industry to top-off Echelon Seaport, a housing project which is adding 717 new homes in Boston's Seaport District.
- 2 participants
- 8 minutes
11 Sep 2018
A new pedestrian walkway stems from the unexpected discovery of a 200 year old wooden ship at the construction site of 121 Seaport. Construction company Skanska worked with some of the city's top archaeologists and architects to excavate the ship and turn it into Harbor Way, a promenade in the Seaport district.
- 3 participants
- 17 minutes
10 Sep 2018
Mayor Walsh and other community leaders participate in a ribbon cutting for Cloud 9 Laundromat and Self Service Pet Boutique in support of small businesses in East Boston.
- 4 participants
- 7 minutes
7 Sep 2018
Students now can truly call UMass Boston home! Mayor Walsh, Interim Chancellor Katherine Newman, University of Massachusetts President Marty Meehan, local elected officials and university supporters gathered to celebrate a ribbon cutting for the very first residence hall at the University of Massachusetts, Boston in Dorchester. The new facility is a state of the art, 1,000-bed residence hall with flexible living/learning spaces and a dining hall for residents, the entire campus community and Columbia Point neighbors.
- 6 participants
- 38 minutes
30 Aug 2018
Mayor Walsh, City Councilor Mark Ciommo and other community leaders, celebrate at a ribbon cutting ceremony for the expanded and renovated West End House Boys and Girls Club, which serves 1,700+ youth and families in the Allston-Brighton and Greater Boston area.
- 6 participants
- 33 minutes
14 Aug 2018
Boston's skyline has a new look with the topping off of One Dalton, the city's third tallest building. Mayor Walsh thanks the construction crew and celebrates the occasion at a ceremony held at the Christian Science Church Plaza in Back Bay.
- 4 participants
- 16 minutes
30 Jul 2018
The Beverly is the perfect model for future housing development projects in Boston; it's a sustainably designed multi-use building that combines mixed-income housing with retail opportunities in a transit-oriented location, offering a vibrant community for Boston's workforce. Built on a portion of land in the West End that was once dominated by the pre-Big Dig I-93 expressway, it is a wonderful re-imagination of public land.
- 3 participants
- 17 minutes
5 Jul 2018
Mayor Walsh cuts the ribbon for the newly restored Fowler Clark Epstein Farm. The community is brought together in celebration.
- 8 participants
- 35 minutes
28 Jun 2018
The ribbon is cut to the newly renovated Emerson Colonial Theatre. "Moulin Rouge! The Musical" cast members, Aaron Tveit, Karen Olivo, and Danny Burstein join the celebration of the re-opening of this historic theater.
- 7 participants
- 17 minutes
28 Jun 2018
Massachusetts has one of the largest public housing portfolios in the country. Orient Heights is a perfect example of both the state's and the city's commitments to the exapansion of affordable housing for communities. Mayor Walsh cut the ribbon to celebrate Phase I of the redevelopment of Orient Heights Overlook Terrace, and announced the $10 million commitment to launch Phase II. The mayor was joined by Boston Housing Authority Administrator Bill McGonagle, representatives from the Department of Housing and Community Development, MassHousing, and the development team of Trinity Financial and East Boston CDC.
- 7 participants
- 41 minutes
26 Jun 2018
In support of the men and women who have served our nation, the groundbreaking at Brighton Marine celebrates the future build-out of 102 units of affordable housing geared towards veterans. Nothing like this has happened in Boston since after WWII. Mayor Walsh, Governor Baker, Gilbert Winn, CEO of Winn Development Co, and other officials gather to mark this very special occasion.
- 8 participants
- 47 minutes
22 Jun 2018
The first class Boston Celtics now have a first class practice facility in Brighton's Boston Landing! Mayor Walsh and Governor Baker join Celtics and New Balance brass for the grand opening of the new state of the art Auerbach Center at New Balance headquarters.
- 7 participants
- 40 minutes
19 Jun 2018
During World War II, the 25 Fid Kennedy building played an integral role in heavy machine production for the U.S. Navy. After sitting empty for decades in the Seaport, the Cannistraro Company has received Historic Preservation Certification to bring the building back to its former glory. Cannistraro will employ over one hundred people to perform welding, piping assembly, and large sheet metal fabrication for installation at construction sites throughout the region. John, David, and Joseph Cannistraro spoke about their company's journey, and Mayor Walsh offered remarks on the legacy of this historic building.
- 5 participants
- 27 minutes
19 Jun 2018
Governor Baker, Mayor Walsh, and MassHousing director Chrystal Kornegay gather at Olmsted Green in Mattapan to cut the ribbon for 41 units of affordable housing. Olmsted Green represents a continued effort to rebirth and transform Mattapan by providing housing options for a diverse array of residents.
- 7 participants
- 38 minutes
4 Jun 2018
Community Servings is a non-profit organization that provides medically tailored meals and nutrition services to individuals and their families affected by critical illnesses. Additionally, they offer food service job training to Boston residents struggling with employment, addiction, homelessness, and abuse. Mayor Walsh and other attendees offer their remarks at the groundbreaking of their new branch in Jamaica Plain, which will allow them to triple their capacity to produce meals.
- 10 participants
- 31 minutes
29 May 2018
Boston East is a $71 million boutique mid-rise residential community located on a key waterfront sight in East Boston that has previously been vacant since the 1970's. It includes 174 market-rate units, 26 affordable units, and six artist live-work units. Mayor Walsh and Governor Baker attend the ribbon cutting ceremony and offer their remarks along other neighborhood leaders.
- 4 participants
- 22 minutes
11 May 2018
Mayor Walsh attends the groundbreaking of Brookview III to offer remarks and help dig the ceremonial dirt. Established in 1990, Brookview's Mission is to help homeless and at risk families learn the skills necessary to break the cycle of homelessness and poverty. Brookview III in Dorchester will have 12 new units of affordable rental housing with support services.
- 10 participants
- 35 minutes
3 Apr 2018
April 3, 2018 - Dimock Center leadership, staff, partners, and supporters celebrated the opening of the center's Dr. Lucy Sewall Center for Acute Treatment Services with a ribbon cutting. The Dimock Center provides the residents of Boston with convenient access to high quality, low cost health care and human services that might not otherwise be available to the communities they serve. The new treatment center will serve as a valuable, low-cost resource to those struggling with substance abuse. Speakers include Dimock Center CEO Dr. Myechia Minter-Jordan, M.D., M.B.A., Governor Charlie Baker, Mayor Martin Walsh, Congressman Michael Capuano, Yawkey Foundation President James Healey, among others.
- 10 participants
- 59 minutes
29 Mar 2018
Mayor Walsh accepts a grant to improve South Bay's infrastructure. This includes improvement on roads, transportation, residential buildings, and commercial buildings.
- 5 participants
- 21 minutes
8 Mar 2018
As the Whittier Street public housing development aged and Roxbury grew around it, something had to be done. It's been a long wait but finally, Phase 1 of the Whittier Choice Neighborhood redevelopment begins. To celebrate, Mayor Walsh watched the demolition of an old 68 unit building built in 1953. Featuring more and better affordable housing, Phase 1 is scheduled to be completed by the summer of 2019.
- 8 participants
- 37 minutes
1 Mar 2018
Upon its delivery in Fall 2019, Northeastern University's $153.4 million Burke Dorm Community will be located in a premier location pedestrian to Northeastern's campus core. The community will feature nearly 12,000 square feet of interior amenity and common area space, including social and recreational lounges, a state-of-the-art fitness center, Academic Success Center, and 2,200 square feet of vibrant retail.
Speakers include American Campus Communities Chief Marketing Officer Jason Wills, ACC CEO Bill Bayless, Northeastern University President Joseph Aoun, and Boston City Mayor Marty Walsh.
Speakers include American Campus Communities Chief Marketing Officer Jason Wills, ACC CEO Bill Bayless, Northeastern University President Joseph Aoun, and Boston City Mayor Marty Walsh.
- 4 participants
- 20 minutes
6 Feb 2018
At the New England Council's headquarters in downtown Boston, Mayor Walsh talks to members of the nonpartisan alliance of businesses, academic, and health institutions throughout New England about Boston's continued growth.
- 4 participants
- 42 minutes
24 Jan 2018
In response to a critical need for affordable housing, state, city, and non-profits come together to offer one solution. Governor Baker, Mayor Walsh, and Cardinal Seán O'Malley celebrate the groundbreaking of "The Union," the former Boston Young Men's Christian Union building now converted into 46 units of affordable housing in downtown Boston.
- 9 participants
- 51 minutes
8 Dec 2017
Mayor Walsh cuts the ribbon on One Seaport Square, a mixed-use development that includes 250,000 square feet of retail, restaurants and entertainment venues. The project also includes 832 units of housing, nearly 100 of which will be affordable.
- 4 participants
- 17 minutes
5 Dec 2017
Mayor Walsh's dedication to affordable housing continues with 88 Hudson Street in Chinatown. At the development's ribbon cutting, Mayor Walsh, members of the Asian Community Development Corporation, and local representatives celebrated the 51 new units of affordable housing.
- 9 participants
- 24 minutes
8 Nov 2017
"The people who made 20th century theater, made it in this theater," said Tony Award winning playwright John Logan at the ribbon cutting ceremony for Emerson's historic Colonial Theater. The ribbon cutting, which marked the final stage of theater restoration, was attended by Mayor Walsh, and representatives from both Emerson and the Ambassador Theater Group. It was also announced that the theater's first post-restoration production will be a stage adaptation of "Moulin Rouge!"
- 6 participants
- 11 minutes
8 Nov 2017
Mayor Walsh breaks ground on the Walker Park Apartments, named in memory of beloved Roxbury resident Delphine Walker. She was a longtime community advocate whose home once stood on the site. The project will build on her legacy by creating 49 units of affordable housing for local families.
- 7 participants
- 28 minutes
6 Nov 2017
Cambridge College's brand new Charlestown campus will provide opportunities for individuals to make their dreams a reality. At the grand opening of this new campus, Mayor Walsh, Councilor Ayanna Pressley, and Cambridge College president Deborah Jackson gathered to celebrate the college's impact.
- 6 participants
- 44 minutes
26 Oct 2017
Boston should be a city accessible to everyone, and we need leaders and innovators to carry out that mission. Mayor Walsh, former MassDot Highway Administrator Tom Tinlin, longtime developer Robert Beal, and former Boston Chief of Environmental Services Cathleen Douglass Stone, are honored at the 2017 Norman B. Leventhal Excellence in City Building Awards at the Boston Harbor Hotel, for their contributions towards building a a better and more accessible Boston.
- 24 participants
- 1:02 hours
24 Oct 2017
Mayor Martin J. Walsh and the Massachusetts Port Authority (Massport) announced new commitments to the residents of East Boston, including Phase II of Piers Park on Boston Harbor, additional funding for the East Boston Foundation, operational funding for a new senior center for East Boston residents, and a traffic study to help mitigate congestion on Neptune Road.
- 9 participants
- 41 minutes
20 Oct 2017
A city cannot thrive without the health of its citizens. Mayor Walsh joins MGH Institute of Health Professions staff to celebrate the grand opening of Charlestown's IMPACT Practice Center. The new building consolidates services aimed at training, education and health consultations in the Boston area.
- 4 participants
- 18 minutes
13 Oct 2017
Mayor Walsh offers remarks before cutting the ribbon for the 180 Telford Condominium complex in Allston. 180 Telford is a 240 unit mixed-income rental development with 85 units of market rate and 20 units of affordable condos.
- 4 participants
- 22 minutes
10 Oct 2017
The site of the former Cleveland Circle Cinema will now be home to a mixed-use luxury apartment building called "The Circle." Mayor Walsh unveiled the refurbished sign on top of the new building to celebrate the groundbreaking.
- 3 participants
- 14 minutes
5 Oct 2017
The 21st century's next great piece of art could come from a new tower in the center of St. Botolph Street! Mayor Walsh joined friends of The New England Conservatory to celebrate the ribbon cutting on its new Student Life and Performance Center, a hub for productions, practice, and residential living in the Fenway.
- 4 participants
- 22 minutes
27 Sep 2017
Since 1949, Freedom House in Grove Hall has been the place where teens and young adults have gone for extra resources outside of school. Thanks to a $2.5 million renovation of the former Grove Hall Library, Freedom House is now a state-of -the-art center for teens and young adults focused on leadership, academic tutoring, and healthy lifestyles.
- 7 participants
- 24 minutes
27 Sep 2017
Mayor Walsh and Governor Baker helped cut the ribbon at Brighton's new Nova Residences. This six-story, 68 thousand square foot building, offers 80 residential units featuring spacious studios, lofts, and a mix of one and two bedroom apartments.
- 5 participants
- 16 minutes
27 Sep 2017
The next generation of Boston's pipefitters will begin their apprenticeship in a brand new 70,000 square foot training facility in Dorchester. Pipefitters Local 537's new training center and headquarters will replace two buildings originally built in 1880 and 1964.
- 9 participants
- 36 minutes
20 Sep 2017
At the formerly abandoned site of the Boston State Hospital in Dorchester, Mayor Walsh and Governor Baker break ground on 41 new units of mixed-income housing.
- 7 participants
- 40 minutes
20 Sep 2017
Some Four Corners residents have brand new homes! Gathered on Washington Street in Dorchester, Major Walsh, VietAID representatives, developers, and residents celebrated the opening of affordable housing and retail space.
- 11 participants
- 44 minutes
31 Aug 2017
Mayor Walsh attends the topping off ceremony of the newly developed Auerbach Center at the New Balance Headquarters located within the Boston Landing Development in Brighton.
The topping off ceremony is a celebration of the workers and the midway point of construction for this project which will bring the Boston Celtics training facility back to the City of Boston.
The topping off ceremony is a celebration of the workers and the midway point of construction for this project which will bring the Boston Celtics training facility back to the City of Boston.
- 4 participants
- 15 minutes
18 Aug 2017
Blue Hill Avenue has got a new sight to see! Mayor Walsh and Massachusetts Secretary of Housing and Urban Development Jay Ash cut the ribbon for 83 units of rehabilitated housing for the Wayne At Columbia Apartments in Mattapan. In addition to major upgrades to the building, this $33 million dollar renovation also employed 258 workers logging over 71,000 hours, a large majority of whom were Boston residents.
- 5 participants
- 27 minutes
15 Aug 2017
Residents of the West End can now enjoy easy access to the waterfront, Charlestown and the North End thanks to the revitalization of Lovejoy Wharf. Mayor Walsh cut the ribbon for the wharf and its new apartments alongside Kim Sherman, president of Related Beal, and Stephanie Pollack, Secretary of Transportation for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
- 3 participants
- 14 minutes
15 Aug 2017
East Boston is known for hard-working families. Mayor Walsh and local representatives speak at the groundbreaking of the neighborhood's newest development, Paris Village, which provides affordable housing for families.
- 9 participants
- 34 minutes
11 Aug 2017
Thirty-six new, fully accessible housing units are coming to Dorchester! Mayor Walsh joins elected officials and members of the disability community to break ground on Harmon Apartments, a $15.4 million accessible, mixed-income housing project with supportive services designed to promote independence for adults with significant mobility impairments.
- 8 participants
- 45 minutes
10 Aug 2017
Thirty-six new, fully accessible housing units are coming to Dorchester! Mayor Walsh joins elected officials and members of the disability community to break ground on Harmon Apartments, a $15.4 million accessible, mixed-income housing project with supportive services designed to promote independence for adults with significant mobility impairments. Watch the full event here: https://youtu.be/-w-h9r0hQcE
- 4 participants
- 1 minute
27 Jul 2017
Brighton senior citizens: new affordable housing is coming your way! Mayor Walsh joins local elected officials, along with the Jewish Community Housing for the Elderly (JCHE), to break ground on a $23 million project containing 61 affordable housing units at 132 Chestnut Hill Avenue in Brighton, which will be connected to JCHE's existing 700 unit Brighton campus.
- 13 participants
- 59 minutes
26 Jul 2017
Are developers sufficiently considering the needs of the disabled community? To address this, Mayor Walsh joins the Disability Housing Task Force at City Hall to announce new policies that will increase housing opportunities for people with disabilities throughout Boston.
- 4 participants
- 18 minutes
21 Jul 2017
Brighton senior citizens: new affordable housing is coming your way! Mayor Walsh joins local elected officials, along with the Jewish Community Housing for the Elderly (JCHE), to break ground on a $23 million project containing 61 affordable housing units at 132 Chestnut Hill Avenue in Brighton, which will be connected to JCHE's existing 700 unit Brighton campus.
Full video can be found at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZZzwhYMxFQ0&feature=youtu.be
Full video can be found at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZZzwhYMxFQ0&feature=youtu.be
- 3 participants
- 1 minute
19 Jul 2017
Are developers sufficiently considering the needs of the disabled community? To address this, Mayor Walsh joins the Disability Housing Task Force at City Hall to announce new policies that will increase housing opportunities for people with disabilities throughout Boston.
- 2 participants
- 1 minute
18 Jul 2017
Boston's waterfront growth continues as a new addition is coming to the Seaport District! Mayor Walsh and Governor Baker join executives from Cottonwood Management Group to break ground at M1M2 Seaport Square, which will house luxury apartments, retail space and restaurants.
- 5 participants
- 17 minutes
18 Jul 2017
For the first time in over four decades a new academic building is coming to the Wentworth Institute of Technology. Mayor Walsh joins Wentworth President Zorica Pantic and members of the Fenway/Mission Hill community, to break ground on a new multipurpose academic building to support education for 21st century STEM occupations.
- 6 participants
- 20 minutes
11 Jul 2017
After collecting feedback from more than 14,000 residents, Imagine Boston 2030 holds a Launch Party and Showcase in Uphams Corner in Dorchester.
- 7 participants
- 43 minutes
5 Jul 2017
Students can now engage in the wonders of the earth and the science that drives the planet through hands-on experiences at the new "e" inc. Environmental Museum. Mayor Walsh joins Chief of Environment, Energy & Open Space Austin Blackmon, the Charlestown Chamber of Commerce, students and "e" inc. board members, to cut the ribbon on the new space located in the Charlestown Navy Yard.
- 3 participants
- 9 minutes
3 Jul 2017
Say hi to the newest addition to the Boston skyline! Joined by Avalon executives and West End community members, Mayor Walsh cuts the ribbon for Avalon North Station, a new apartment building with spectacular city views.
- 2 participants
- 13 minutes
19 Jun 2017
The Boston Landing Commuter Rail Station is open for business! Mayor Walsh joined Governor Baker, other elected officials, members of the New Balance administration and local Allston/Brighton community members, to cut the ribbon on the brand new MBTA commuter rail station that sits steps from the New Balance campus at Boston Landing in Allston/Brighton.
- 11 participants
- 45 minutes
16 Jun 2017
More affordable housing comes to Jamaica Plain's Jackson Square, as Mayor Walsh joins the JPNDC, Urban Edge and local residents to cut the ribbon on the new 75 Amory Avenue apartment complex. This $16 million, 39 unit transit-oriented development is part of the $250 million Jackson Square Redevelopment Master Plan.
- 6 participants
- 30 minutes
24 May 2017
As part of Imagine Boston 2030's ongoing engagement efforts, a series of panel discussions titled "Forums of the Future" are being held to engage local planning experts and community members on how Boston has changed as a city, the role planning has played in shaping it's evolution and how residents can help shape the City's future. This particular forum was held at the Boston Public Library in the Back Bay and is tilted "How Academic Institutions Play a Role in Boston's Future"
- 15 participants
- 1:55 hours
22 May 2017
The last iron beam is added to the new Boston Landing Residential Building in Brighton. Mayor Walsh joins leaders from HYM Investment Group, New Balance, John Hancock, the local 7 Iron Workers Union and the Allston/Brighton community to celebrate the topping off of a 275 unit project located on the New Balance campus in Brighton.
- 4 participants
- 17 minutes
16 May 2017
Mayor Martin J. Walsh, city and state officials, neighborhood leaders, and corporate financiers, celebrate the completion of the Whittier, Lyndhurst, and Washington Homes in Codman Square, Dorchester. This project combines the preservation of fourteen (14) affordable units with the creation of thirty (30) new affordable rental housing units.
- 11 participants
- 29 minutes
12 May 2017
Imagine Boston 2030's Forums of the Future series looks at how philanthropy will shape Boston's growth in the coming years. Boston Globe journalist Sacha Pfeiffer moderated the panel discussion at Faneuil Hall with Jim Canales, Paul Grogan, and Jocelyn Sargent - three key people involved in Boston philanthropy.
- 9 participants
- 1:29 hours
8 May 2017
Mayor Walsh helps cut the ribbon at the Amal Women's Center in Dorchester. The center offers an alternative for homeless women in need of temporary housing.
- 5 participants
- 17 minutes
8 May 2017
As part of Imagine Boston 2030's ongoing engagement efforts, a series of panel discussions titled "Forums of the Future" are being held to engage local planning experts and community members on how Boston has changed as a city, the role planning has played in shaping it's evolution and how residents can help shape the City's future. This particular forum was held at the Edward M. Kennedy Institute in Dorchester and is tilted "The History and Future of Planning in Boston."
- 15 participants
- 1:50 hours
5 May 2017
In the South End, ABCD's Head Start program opens a new location in the former Holy Cross Cathedral Grammar School building on Harrison Avenue. The century-old building went through a year's worth of state-of-the-art renovations.
- 9 participants
- 32 minutes
14 Apr 2017
In East Boston's Central Square, Mayor Walsh joins Boston's Chief of Streets, Chris Osgood, City Councilor Sal Lamattina, other elected officials and East Boston community members to present the $2.08 billion Fiscal Year 2018 - Fiscal Year 2022 Capital Plan, which makes critical investments in the City's infrastructure in every Boston neighborhood. These neighborhood investments are guided by Boston's citywide plan, Imagine Boston 2030. For full coverage of the Imagine Boston 2030 Capital Budget Plan press conference, please visit: https://youtu.be/v4R5JuxL_ZY
- 3 participants
- 3 minutes
13 Apr 2017
Mayor Walsh presents his proposed Fiscal Year 2018 - Fiscal Year 2022 Capital Plan, which makes critical investments in the City's infrastructure in every Boston neighborhood, guided by Boston's citywide plan, Imagine Boston 2030.
- 6 participants
- 41 minutes
30 Dec 2016
Mayor Walsh joins U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Deputy Secretary Nani Coloretti to announce a $30 million grant for the Whittier Street housing development in Roxbury. The grant was made possible by HUD's Choice Neighborhoods Initiative.
- 7 participants
- 37 minutes
27 Dec 2016
Mayor Walsh was joined by State Representative Liz Malia, State Senator Sonia Chang-Diaz, Governor Charlie Baker and others to announce 3.4 million dollars worth of Massworks investments in the Jackson Square III Infrastructure Project which will create 144 housing units, pedestrian walkways and bike paths, and a new 3000 square foot community plaza in Jamaica Plain.
- 7 participants
- 34 minutes
20 Dec 2016
With the help of more than 12,000 Boston residents, Mayor Walsh unveils the draft plan for Imagine Boston 2030. The plan addresses key issues facing every corner of the city from income inequality, the growing population and climate change with the goal of making sure the City of Boston is accessible for everyone in the future.
- 10 participants
- 47 minutes
16 Dec 2016
Mayor Walsh offers remarks at the topping off ceremony for the Pierce Boston building in the Fenway neighborhood. The project will provide 240 rental units and more than 20,000 square feet of street-level retail and restaurant space.
- 4 participants
- 17 minutes
15 Dec 2016
Mayor Walsh joins City Council President Michelle Wu to cut the ribbon on Oxford Ping On, an affordable housing project in Chinatown. The new building has 67 units of low-income housing.
- 9 participants
- 22 minutes
29 Nov 2016
The Foley Apartments in South Boston held a flag raising ceremony to commemorate their new American flag, which was donated by Congressman Lynch. The flag is from the Capitol Building and replaces the previous flag at the development which has worn out over time.
- 8 participants
- 19 minutes
10 Nov 2016
Mayor Walsh was joined by State Representative Liz Malia, State Senator Sonia Chang-Diaz, Governor Charlie Baker and others to announce 3.4 million dollars worth of Massworks investments in the Jackson Square III Infrastructure Project which will create 144 housing units, pedestrian walkways and bike paths, and a new 3000 square foot community plaza in Jamaica Plain.
- 3 participants
- 1 minute
9 Nov 2016
Mayor Walsh joins members of the Harvard community to celebrate the opening of the Pagliuca Life Lab on Harvard's Allston campus. This lab was the result of a major donation by Steve and Judy Pagliuca with the aim of providing Harvard students, faculty and alumni with a wet lab containing all the resources needed to develop future scientific advances.
- 7 participants
- 36 minutes
3 Nov 2016
Mayor Walsh joins Lt. Governor Karyn Polito, Boston Celtics CEO Wyc Grousbeck, Boston Celtics Team President Rich Gotham, New Balance Owner Jim Davis and New Balance Development Group Managing Director Jim Halliday, at a groundbreaking ceremony for the Celtics' new practice and training facility located at Boston Landing in Brighton.
- 7 participants
- 29 minutes
3 Nov 2016
Mayor Walsh is joined by Governor Baker as well as other community leaders to offer remarks on the Commonwealth Ave. Phase 2A Groundbreaking at Pocket Park in Allston.
Commonwealth Ave. Phase 2A is a Federally and State funded project that focuses on commuter safety and transportation efficiency by adhering to the mandates set forth by the Complete Streets and Vision Zero initiatives.
Commonwealth Ave. Phase 2A is a Federally and State funded project that focuses on commuter safety and transportation efficiency by adhering to the mandates set forth by the Complete Streets and Vision Zero initiatives.
- 3 participants
- 1 minute
15 Mar 2016
Mayor Walsh attends a ribbon cutting ceremony for LEGO Education's new headquarters at 501 Boylston Street, Back Bay. For the full event, please visit: http://www.cityofboston.gov/cable/video_library.asp?id=16471
- 3 participants
- 1 minute
