The Greenway as Case Study for Supporting Arts & Culture in Boston
By: Greenway Conservancy Executive Director Jesse Brackenbury The Greenway Conservancy’s reliance on donations and grants to support our award-winning public productions—from the Janet Echelman sculpture to the murals on the Greenway Wall to dance performances—has become a successful model for funding the arts in Boston. A major discussion is underway about how Boston and the […]
Using “the Cloud” at the Greenway
Prior to her departure from the Greenway Conservancy for some time for travel and enter to attend graduate school, our Office Administrator / Staff Accountant Natalie helped document the steps that we’ve taken to reduce paper use and improve processes. Here’s what she wrote… 1. How is the Conservancy using “the cloud”? About two years […]
Leather District Community Workshop Recap
Leather District Community Workshop Recap Greenway Conservancy Offices, 185 Kneeland Street Wednesday, October 9, 2013 7:00 -8:30 PM This post highlights the input and feedback that we received from attendees at our Leather District Community Workshop on Wednesday October 9, 2013. Thanks to all those who attended and gave us their thoughts… Download/View a copy […]
Rings Fountain Repair & Cleaning Project Update
Our maintenance team just began the fifth week of our two month project to repair and clean the most popular water feature on the greenway. We’re making great progress and the Rings Fountain will be up and running just in time for summer! Last week, we removed the remaining solenoid valves and hoses from the […]
Winter Lights On the Greenway
The Greenway’s Winter Lights program runs throughout the winter months from December through March. Our budget for Winter Lights displays and artist-driven events (running from December through March) is spread across the 1.5 miles of Greenway. We have planned three artist events for 2012/2013 in addition to a selection of Greenway features that are lit, including: – Light […]
