Category Archives: Urban Development

Wednesday, October 9 at 7 pm. Online. MetroWest Climate Solutions will host a webinar on the state of Massachusetts’ climate policy in light of the failure of the last legislative session to pass a climate bill. Massachusetts State Senator Michael … Read More

Saturday, September 28, 11am-3pm (rain date September 29). Nightingale Community Garden (512 Park St., Dorchester). Join us for a day of celebrating and learning about urban agriculture and climate justice work across Boston. This fair will have climate justice related … Read More

Mothers Out Front Newton is partnering with ProtectNewtonTrees.org to raise awareness of the significant role mature trees play in fighting climate change and to mobilize our community to save these trees from neglect, drought, construction activity, mulch volcanoes, gas leaks, and … Read More

The Newton City Council’s Zoning and Planning Committee will meet on Monday, July 22 to continue its deliberations about the BERDO proposal. The proposed ordinance pertains to existing non-residential buildings that are larger than 20,000 square feet in size. The … Read More

Northland Newton

Thursday, May 30 at 7pm. Congregation Dorshei Tzedek/Second Church (60 Highland St., West Newton) and and online. Hear from housing and fiscal policy experts who will address both the practical implications and research on the potential for new development, particularly … Read More

Thursday, May 30 at 7-8:30pm. Newton Education Center, Room 304, (100 Walnut Street, Newton) and Online. Join Charles River Watershed Association (CRWA) and the City of Newton for our Cheesecake Brook community update meeting. We’ll present updates on greening projects … Read More

The Trees as a Public Good Network announces the online availability of “Why Trees Matter for Green Development,” a forum with 56 advocacy organizations and 24 Democratic Committees cosponsors. This webinar focuses on making development climate friendly by preserving trees’ … Read More