Exploring Historic Chinatown
The 1.5-mile Greenway runs from the North End through the Wharf and Financial districts, past the Leather District to Chinatown. This winter/spring, our staff sought to learn more about Chinatown’s history and culture with three different educational sessions. We invited Tunney Lee to present on the history of Boston’s Chinatown from the mid-1800s into […]
A Welcoming Public Park
Written by Executive Director Jesse Brackenbury At the Rose Kennedy Greenway Conservancy, the non-profit that operates the public park, we believe strongly in being free, open, and welcoming. Public parks are among the most democratic of spaces, and we’re proud to bring together people from all backgrounds. There are 400 FREE events on The […]
Part I: Our Pollinator Ribbon on The Greenway
Written by Tori Hiney, Plant Health Care Horticulturist Settle in, this blog post is all about the birds and the bees… the real ones! Perhaps you’ve heard a bumble about the importance of pollinators recently? It’s quickly becoming quite the buzz-worthy topic, and you know what, we are game! This is why, new to The Greenway’s […]
Coming soon! The Carolyn Lynch Garden on The Greenway
The Lynch Foundation has generously supported the renovation of our boxwood garden bed in the North End, and endowed its care. The project is in honor of Carolyn Lynch, an avid gardener, who passed away in 2015. A continuation of our Northern Boxwood Bed Renovations in 2015, this new space will feature a unique combination […]
Staff Spotlight: Karla Noboa
Interview with Karla, Volunteer and Programs Coordinator How did you come to The Greenway? Serendipity! In my previous job, I discovered the strong bond a volunteer can form with a mission. I found that energy very exciting, and it really encouraged me to pursue volunteer coordination as a career after my AmeriCorps service ended. The […]
Smoking Cessation in Mary Soo Hoo Park
Written By Keelin Caldwell, Associate Director of Programs According to Tufts Medical Center, smoking is prevalent in foreign-born Asian American men and is a major health issue in Boston’s Asian population. In order to help address this challenging problem, Tufts Medical Center’s Asian Health Initiative (AHI) focused its 2017-2019 funding on programs that target smoking […]
Our 2017 Year in Review!
2017 was another banner year on The Greenway, as we hosted over 400 free events, turned heads with surreal Public Art installations, and continued to be the city’s hub of innovation, bringing 21st-century ideas to Boston and the Commonwealth. All of this is done through the work of the non-profit Greenway Conservancy. As we wind down another […]
Another season of innovation on The Greenway
Written By: Jesse Brackenbury, Executive Director What unites The Greenway’s contemporary art, Trillium beer garden, new zipline, food trucks, and organic gardens? They are the products of the Greenway Conservancy’s vision for innovation in public space. We want to bring 21st Century ideas to Boston and the Commonwealth. The non-profit Conservancy has long sought […]
Remembering Rose Kennedy
Today we remember our namesake, Rose Fitzgerald Kennedy, who would have been celebrating her 127th birthday. The Greenway parks were named after Rose, who was born and raised in Boston, as a way to honor the many accomplishments of her life. Rose Fitzgerald Kennedy was born on July 22, 1890 in the North End. She […]
Setting the Stage for Success in Boston
2017 Greenway Gala Co-Chair Mike Carragher, VHB, Reflects on the Road to The Greenway I was in college studying engineering at the University of Delaware in 1982 when planning for the Central Artery/Tunnel project (commonly known as the Big Dig) in Boston began with preparation of environmental impact documents. I had no knowledge of the […]
