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Author : Trust for City Hall Plaza
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 102 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (188 download)
Download or read book A Plan to Revitalize Boston's City Hall Plaza written by Trust for City Hall Plaza and published by . This book was released on 1998 with total page 102 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Brian M. Sirman
Publisher : Bright Leaf
ISBN 13 : 9781625343567
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (435 download)
Download or read book Concrete Changes written by Brian M. Sirman and published by Bright Leaf. This book was released on 2018 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From the 1950s to the end of the twentieth century, Boston transformed from a city in freefall into a thriving metropolis, as modern glass skyscrapers sprouted up in the midst of iconic brick rowhouses. After decades of corruption and graft, a new generation of politicians swept into office, seeking to revitalize Boston through large-scale urban renewal projects. The most important of these was a new city hall, which they hoped would project a bold vision of civic participation. The massive Brutalist building that was unveiled in 1962 stands apart -- emblematic of the city's rebirth through avant-garde design. And yet Boston City Hall frequently ranks among the country's ugliest buildings. Concrete Changes seeks to answer a common question for contemporary viewers: How did this happen? In a lively narrative filled with big personalities and newspaper accounts, Brian M. Sirman argues that this structure is more than a symbol of Boston's modernization; it acted as a catalyst for political, social, and economic change.
Author : Timothy Colyer Hurley
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 204 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (333 download)
Download or read book Is Public Space Still Possible? written by Timothy Colyer Hurley and published by . This book was released on 1995 with total page 204 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In Autumn, 1994, the City of Boston, in partnership with the Boston Society of Architects and the Building Owners and Managers Association, sponsored the Revitalizing City Hall Plaza Ideas Competition. The Competition sought ideas from design professionals and lay people for ways to popularize and invigorate City Hall Plaza. The program espoused by Mayor Menino was simple: "We must create an atmosphere that will more easily link the public to an open and accessible City Hall, and provide a meeting place for Boston's diverse community." This Competition represents two aspects of thought regarding public space; one specific and one general. Specifically, the effort to revitalize City Hall Plaza is consistent with long-standing desires to create or retain a high level of activity and stability in the Government Center vicinity. In focusing attention on the condition of the existing Plaza, this Competition continues a tradition of seeking a strong anchor for downtown Boston, maintaining an urban vitality and richness, and creating an image bespeaking Boston's regional and national prominence. Generally, the Competition created avenues for discussions of the nature and role of public space. From 190 Competition entries it is possible to determine categories that reflect two different approaches to the design and consideration of public space. One is the Morphological approach, in which considerations of the physical form of the space and the urban fabric are primary. The other is the Programmatic approach, which stresses activities and programmed attractions independently of physical form. Using these entries and categories as data, a comparison of the categories is made which suggests that the Morphological approach is more appropriate for effecting long-term legibility and structure to a city. However, the salient characteristics of the Programmatic cannot be overlooked, especially in a modern economy. Therefore, it is ultimately concluded that the vitality of a city is best served when the immediacy of the Programmatic is appropriately housed in the permanence of the Morphological. To achieve this is to retain a vision of purposes for cities and their spaces beyond mere functionality, which speaks to the aspirations for community and humanness that have historically informed the creation of public space.
Author : David Kruh
Publisher : UPNE
ISBN 13 : 9781555534103
Total Pages : 214 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (341 download)
Download or read book Always Something Doing written by David Kruh and published by UPNE. This book was released on 1999 with total page 214 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A look at the notorious place that was demolished in 1961 to clear the way for the Government Center urban renewal project.
Author : Melanie Teresa Smith
Publisher :
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Total Pages : pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (845 download)
Download or read book Reclaiming City Hall Plaza, Boston, Massachusetts written by Melanie Teresa Smith and published by . This book was released on 2005 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: City Hall Plaza is an iconic landmark for the city of Boston, Massachusetts and marks the center of the city both physically and symbolically. The plaza is primarily a hub for movement to other areas of the city and rarely a destination in itself. Many plans have been developed to redesign the plaza, but little has actually been implemented due to funding and politics. The importance of City Hall and the potential it has for remaking the city qualifies this project and its importance for reclaiming lost space. An intervention that will reinstate the historic fabric of the city and reveal the historical traces of the site and city as a larger whole will help link the city to its history on many levels and bring new life to the desolate plaza. The city of Boston does not have a specific institution dedicated to the city and its history. Many city museums today encompass much broader elements in addition to the typical exhibition spaces of history museums. The Boston History museum will be dedicated to connecting visitors to the city as well as reconnecting Bostonians to its history, present, and future. The new museum will engage the public in new ways to become a more active and visible part of the city and be more readily accessible to both visitors and Bostonians.
Author : Harvard University. Graduate School of Design
Publisher : Princeton Architectural Press
ISBN 13 : 1568981244
Total Pages : 148 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (689 download)
Download or read book Studio Works 5 written by Harvard University. Graduate School of Design and published by Princeton Architectural Press. This book was released on 1998 with total page 148 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This text reflects and documents the spirit and character of the design studios at Harvard's Graduate School of Design through student work and texts, dialogues and interviews. It includes work from each department - architecture, landscape architecture and urban planning and design.
Author : Hermann Friedrich Kendel
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 314 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (248 download)
Download or read book Boston City Hall Plaza, a Study of Its Value for People written by Hermann Friedrich Kendel and published by . This book was released on 1970 with total page 314 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Boston (Mass.). Public Facilities Department
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ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 112 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (14 download)
Download or read book Rethink City Hall written by Boston (Mass.). Public Facilities Department and published by . This book was released on 2017 with total page 112 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "In 2017 the City identified a $60 million capital investment in City Hall and the Plaza over the next 5 years, which will be combined with revenue from the sale of Hawkins St, funding from Boston Water and Sewer Commission, and any additional funding from partners, for a total Phase 1 budget starting at roughly $90 million. The Phase 1 implementation scope has prioritized critical and time sensitive repairs along with public space and service improvements on the Plaza with a majority of budget going towards required repairs. Improvements will focus on improving accessibility and infrastructure on the Plaza, and improving service in the public areas on the 2nd floor. The team recommends pursing the Phase 1 implementation project as one project in which construction is phased, to maintain use of part of the Plaza, and either the Plaza entrance or North entrance, at all times." -- from summary
Author : Boston (Mass.). Public Facilities Department
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ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 12 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (239 download)
Download or read book Boston's Plan for Revitalization of the City's 747 Buildable Parcels written by Boston (Mass.). Public Facilities Department and published by . This book was released on 1989 with total page 12 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Boston (Mass.)
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Total Pages : pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (214 download)
Download or read book Revitalization of a Distressed Area written by Boston (Mass.) and published by . This book was released on 1977* with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : City Of Boston
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781389647642
Total Pages : pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (476 download)
Download or read book Imagine Boston 2030 written by City Of Boston and published by . This book was released on 2017-09-08 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Today, Boston is in a uniquely powerful position to make our city more affordable, equitable, connected, and resilient. We will seize this moment to guide our growth to support our dynamic economy, connect more residents to opportunity, create vibrant neighborhoods, and continue our legacy as a thriving waterfront city.Mayor Martin J. Walsh's Imagine Boston 2030 is the first citywide plan in more than 50 years. This vision was shaped by more than 15,000 Boston voices.
Author : Hermann Friedrich Kendel
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 314 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (312 download)
Download or read book Boston City Hall Plaza written by Hermann Friedrich Kendel and published by . This book was released on 1970 with total page 314 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Boston Society of Architects
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 24 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (643 download)
Download or read book Revitalizing City Hall Plaza written by Boston Society of Architects and published by . This book was released on 1994 with total page 24 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Cameron Sperance
Publisher : Moon Travel
ISBN 13 : 1640498621
Total Pages : 347 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (44 download)
Download or read book Moon Boston written by Cameron Sperance and published by Moon Travel. This book was released on 2020-05-19 with total page 347 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Stroll through history, catch a game at Fenway, or snag a seat at a famous oyster bar: the best of Beantown is yours with Moon Boston. Navigate the Neighborhoods: Follow one of our self-guided neighborhood walks through Back Bay and Cambridge or along the Boston Harbor Explore the City: Retrace the founders' footsteps on the Freedom Trail or peruse the works of Renoir and Van Gogh at the Boston Museum of Fine Arts. Shop the unique boutiques or designer stores on Newbury Street and wander Harvard's picturesque campus in Cambridge. Sail out to the Boston Harbor Islands for camping and clambakes or grab a Fenway Frank and root for the Red Sox at America's oldest ballpark Get a Taste of the City: Sample oysters by the dozen or decide who has the best red sauce and cannoli in the North End. Chow down on classics like lobster rolls and "chowdah," indulge in a Boston Cream Pie, or snack your way through a historic open-air market Bars and Nightlife: Relax at a waterfront whiskey bar, chat with the bartender at a local Irish pub, or catch the game at a neighborhood sports bar. Take a sunset photo of the Boston skyline from a rooftop bar, sip on innovative cocktails, or see what's on tap at a craft brewery Local Advice: Cameron Sperance shares his expertise and love of his adopted city Flexible, Strategic Itineraries, including the three-day best of Boston, a weekend with kids, day trips to Lexington and Concord, Salem, Provincetown, and more Tips for Travelers including where to stay and how to navigate the T, plus advice for international visitors, LGBTQ+ travelers, seniors, travelers with disabilities, and families with children Maps and Tools like background information on the history and culture of Boston, full-color photos, color-coded neighborhood maps, and an easy-to-read foldout map to use on the go With Moon Boston's practical tips and local insight, you can experience the best of the city. Expanding your trip? Grab a copy of Moon New England. Hitting the road? Check out Moon New England Road Trip.
Author : Boston Redevelopment Authority
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ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (317 download)
Download or read book Park Plaza Urban Renewal Project, Final Project Report: Environmental Impact Statement written by Boston Redevelopment Authority and published by . This book was released on 1972 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: ...discusses the following concerning an urban renewal plan for downtown Boston's Park Square area: THE PHYSICAL PLAN (A) Elimination of the present negative: 1) Decadent conditions, 2) Environmental Conditions, 3) Effect on surrounding area, and 4) Architecture and historic considerations, B) The new environment: 1) General design objectives, 2) Planning concepts, 3) Ecological considerations, 4) Environmental Safequards, 5) Design for Park Plaza, 6) Scale of surrounding areas, 7) Effect on common and public gardens, and 8) Other physical improvements); THE SOCIAL IMPACT (A) Relocation impact of Park Plaza: 1) Adequacy of the relocation plan, 2) Special problems, B) Social Revitalization: 1) Effect on Public Garden and Common, 2) Sale of the city, 3) Level of amenity, 4) Increases in residential choices, and 5) Adjacent communities); ECONOMIC IMPACT (A) Direct economic impact: 1) Employment, 2) Tax base, and 3) Economic Revitalization, B) City-wide and regional impact: 1) Boston's social and economic development: meeting the needs of the city and it's people and 2) Role of Park Plaza in Boston's Planning and Development strategy to meet the needs of the city); a September and a November edition are kept on this number; handwritten on the November edition is "(2nd Submission)"; these were in the BRA collection...
Author : Nicholas Preston
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 129 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (927 download)
Download or read book The Redevelopment of Boston City Hall Plaza and the Boston Historic Center written by Nicholas Preston and published by . This book was released on 2008 with total page 129 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Mark Pasnik
Publisher : The Monacelli Press, LLC
ISBN 13 : 1580934242
Total Pages : 337 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (89 download)
Download or read book Heroic written by Mark Pasnik and published by The Monacelli Press, LLC. This book was released on 2015-10-27 with total page 337 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Often problematically labeled as “Brutalist” architecture, the concrete buildings that transformed Boston during 1960s and 1970s were conceived with progressive-minded intentions by some of the world’s most influential designers, including Marcel Breuer, Le Corbusier, I. M. Pei, Henry Cobb, Araldo Cossutta, Gerhard Kallmann and Michael McKinnell, Paul Rudolph, Josep Lluís Sert, and The Architects Collaborative. As a worldwide phenomenon, building with concrete represents one of the major architectural movements of the postwar years, but in Boston it was deployed in more numerous and diverse civic, cultural, and academic projects than in any other major U.S. city. After decades of stagnation and corrupt leadership, public investment in Boston in the 1960s catalyzed enormous growth, resulting in a generation of bold buildings that shared a vocabulary of concrete modernism. The period from the 1960 arrival of Edward J. Logue as the powerful and often controversial director of the Boston Redevelopment Authority to the reopening of Quincy Market in 1976 saw Boston as an urban laboratory for the exploration of concrete’s structural and sculptural qualities. What emerged was a vision for the city’s widespread revitalization often referred to as the “New Boston.” Today, when concrete buildings across the nation are in danger of insensitive renovation or demolition, Heroic presents the concrete structures that defined Boston during this remarkable period—from the well-known (Boston City Hall, New England Aquarium, and cornerstones of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and Harvard University) to the already lost (Mary Otis Stevens and Thomas F. McNulty’s concrete Lincoln House and Studio; Sert, Jackson & Associates’ Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary School)—with hundreds of images; essays by architectural historians Joan Ockman, Lizabeth Cohen, Keith N. Morgan, and Douglass Shand-Tucci; and interviews with a number of the architects themselves. The product of 8 years of research and advocacy, Heroic surveys the intentions and aspirations of this period and considers anew its legacies—both troubled and inspired.
