Mass Pike Allston Reconstruction Update: June 27

[Harry Mattison]

Mass Pike Allston Reconstruction Update:  June 27 at 6PM in the Charlesview Fiorentino Center at 123 Antwerp Street, Brighton (map)

This is a great opportunity to learn more about this massive $500 million project to rebuild the Mass Pike Interchange in Allston, build a new neighborhood, improve the Charles River, and help shape our region's future. Please join us and spread the word:

https://www.facebook.com/events/1705711006355252/

https://twitter.com/PeoplesPike/status/740576989216690176

Seven months ago, the Boston Redevelopment Authority began a placemaking study to make recommendations for the 110-acre I-90 Allston project in these 5 areas:

1. Public Realm/Open Space
   
2. Mobility/Connectivity
   
3. Development Potential/Flexibility
   
4. Distinctive Place/Context Sensitive
   
5. Energy Efficiency/Sustainability
   

June 27 will be the first public presentation of the BRA's findings. We hope that the BRA's input will help improve this project in many ways including:

• New streets safe and enjoyable for people walking and biking
• Robust open space network
• Better connections to the Charles River with a large new destination riverfront park
• The new West Station as a transit hub and great civic space
  
• Decking over the highway and railyard to reduce noise and air pollution 
• Uniting North & South Allston by connecting Cambridge Street and Commonwealth Ave