The BPDA and the City of Boston invite members of the development community and arts community to a networking event for potential respondents to the two RFPs released as part of the implementation of the Upham's Corner Arts & Innovation District.

• 555-559 Columbia Road and the Strand Theatre in the Upham's Corner neighborhood of Dorchester, released by the BPDA
• 0-18 Hamlet Street, released by the City of Boston Department of Neighborhood Development

A key aim of the 555-559 Columbia Road RFP is the opportunity for synergy between the proposed development and the Strand Theatre operator. This event will provide opportunities for arts organizations and developers to connect about potential partnerships.

Firms of all sizes - developers, GC’s, architects, sub-contractors, and more - as well as arts organizations who are looking for partnerships to respond to the RFPs

A Q&A about the RFP opportunities, a pitch session for arts and culture organizations to introduce themselves to all attendees, and a free-form session to connect with potential partners.

Your neighborhood is prioritized for transportation street safety improvements.  We have ideas for safer crossings to share with you for your feedback.  Attend a virtual meeting on October 27 at 7 p.m. to view designs and hear updates.

Join the City of Boston for a virtual meeting on Wednesday 9/22 from 5-6:30pm to inform the future investment of federal stimulus funds to help revive the creative arts sector in Boston! How can we best help artists, youth, and art-focused organization survive and thrive in the months and years to come?

Connect Downtown centers people—residents, commuters, and tourists—in a redesign of iconic streets in our downtown neighborhoods. Last year, we made changes to walk signals and created permanent separated bike lanes on streets downtown. This year, we are beginning our work on Cambridge Street.

During this meeting, we will learn more about storm water capture via rain gardens and other types of green infrastructure. We'll also hear about the National Green Infrastructure Certification Program at the Codman Square Neighborhood Development Corporation. We will discuss our options for integrating green infrastructure in the Cummins Highway reconstruction project.

During this meeting, we will discuss the intersection of public health and street design. We will talk about how to incorporate health into the Cummins Highway reconstruction project.

The Boston Public Works and Transportation Departments are planning to make improvements to the streets of Downtown Crossing. We want to improve the experience of walking in the district for all who live, work, visit, study, and shop here.

Please consider joining a virtual or in-person conversation to learn about the project and to provide your input!

We plan to make improvements to the following streets:

• Washington Street (from Temple Place to School Street)
• Bromfield Street
• School Street
• Summer Street (from Washington Street to Hawley Street)
• Winter Street