A master plan has been released to guide future improvements of America's first public park.
Mayor Wu said the Common is not only an important space for the community together, but also a key piece of green infrastructure in the city.
Strategies that would impact the entire park include bolstering both the tree canopy and seating, improving routes around the Common and creating more robust infrastructure for events.This map shows the proposed locations of new tree plantings throughout the Boston Common. Also included in the plan is a recommendation to enhance and diversity the Common's active recreation opportunities, which includes upgrades and a reconfiguration to the athletic field, an expansion to the tennis court as well as a buildup of the Tadpole Playground.Changes at the operational level are being proposed in addition to the physical improvements.
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