don't know 545 - boston
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Other
Ecological
Pop growth
Connection
Climate
Recreation
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“Dog parks”
DOES THE CITY NEED MORE OPEN SPACE?
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RESPONDENTS
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PINS PLACED ON MAP
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WHAT SHOULD THE CITY OF BOSTON PRIORITIZE IN IDENTIFYING LANDS FOR PROTECTION OR ACQUISITION?
(SELECT ALL THAT APPLY)
Protecting areas of conservation or ecological value.
Providing areas that connect existing open spaces to each other.
Increasing open spaces that provide opportunities for recreational activities and community events.
Increasing open space in neighborhoods that have limited park access currently or are experiencing
significant increases in population.
Increasing areas that help address climate-related issues -- such as excessive flooding or heat.
Other
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sam
ples* “Create accessible green space”“Protect bird havens”
* ‘Other’ responses have been lightly edited for clarity and length
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Esri, HERE, Garmin, (c) OpenStreetMap contributors, and the GIS user community
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NUMBER OF RESPONDENTS BY ZIP CODE
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RESULTS AS OF MAY 11, 2020
Results as of May 26, 2020
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NATURALAREA
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ACCESS/CONNECTION
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WHY DID YOU CHOOSE THIS LOCATION FOR OPEN SPACE?
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This area would connect to other open spaces and/or trail networks.
This area is really hot and needs a shady space.
During strong storms, water flows into this area and causes flooding.
This is a natural area that should be protected.
Other
* ‘Other’ responses have been lightly edited for clarity and length
“Safe, police-free space for youth”
“Vacant space should be turned into a park”
sam
ples*
The surrounding community doesn't have enough green open space. Neighbors need access to green open space here.
“Large open space to compensate for increased development”
If we don't know about it, we can't act on it, so please share your input with us!
Results as of May 26, 2020
RESULTS AS OF MAY 11, 2020