Groundbreaking at North Meadow Park on Boston’s Greenway
On July 14th, Mayor Kim Janey, elected officials representing Boston, and representatives from Boston Planning and Development Agency (BPDA), MassDOT, the Greenway Conservancy, the Greenway Business Improvement District (BID), and the design team led by ASK+ broke ground on Boston’s newest park, North Meadow on The Greenway. BPDA worked with the Greenway Conservancy, the Greenway BID, MassDOT, and the community to envision this oasis in the heart of this historic site in Boston’s West End, Bullfinch Triangle, and North End. The park is anticipated to open in Fall 2021.
Originally open water within the Charles River estuary, this location was dammed to become Mill Pond and then filled in as a part of the Bulfinch Triangle development in the 19th century. In the 20th century, this site was overshadowed by the elevated highway Interstate 93. As part of the “Big Dig”, the highway was submerged allowing the Rose Kennedy Greenway, the contemporary public park in the heart of Boston, to be built. As the northern terminus of the park, North Meadow is both a gateway to The Greenway and a vital pocket of open space for residents and visitors to the surrounding neighborhoods.
In planning and design, the community prioritized maximizing nature, creating a place of serenity, and showcasing the site’s history. Serving as a tribute to the Charles River’s estuarine ecology, the park’s native meadow plantings and unique boardwalk create a sense of enclosure and tranquility. North Meadow on The Greenway is a neighborhood park, inviting you to unwind with the backdrop of downtown Boston.
For more information on North Meadow see:
https://www.rosekennedygreenway.org/park-construction-north-meadow-on-the-greenway/
