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MassDev Funds Chin Park Improvement

Boston – MassDevelopment has awarded a $10,000 Commonwealth Places COVID-19 Response Round: Resurgent Places grant to the Rose Fitzgerald Kennedy Greenway Conservancy for the Chin Park Placekeeping Project.

Auntie Kay and Uncle Frank Chin Park on the Greenway in Boston’s Chinatown neighborhood will be improved through enhanced lighting infrastructure, playground equipment upgrades, plantings, public art installations, and annual programming celebrating Asian and Asian-American culture.

The organization will use funds to buy and install a new lighting system throughout Mary Soo Hoo Park, which is part of the overall Chin Park parcel.

The funds are awarded through MassDevelopment’s special Commonwealth Places COVID-19 Response Round: Resurgent Places, which was made available specifically to assist local economic recovery efforts as community partners prepare public spaces and commercial districts to serve residents and visitors.

“Before this pandemic, the vibrant centers of our cities and towns were not only a driving force behind the strength of local economies, they were the places where we gathered to dine, to shop, and to be entertained, and the Commonwealth Places program is one way that we can help these areas bounce back stronger than ever,” said Housing and Economic Development Secretary Mike Kennealy, who serves as chair of MassDevelopment’s board of directors.

Auntie Kay and Uncle Frank Chin Park / Photo courtesy of the Rose Fitzgerald Kennedy Greenway Conservancy

Boston Seaport Plans for Holiday Market

Photo courtesy of Boston Seaport by WS Development

Boston – Boston Seaport by WS Development has formed a new partnership with The Makers Show to create a European-style holiday market this winter.

The Holiday Market at Snowport will be the first of its kind in New England, featuring more than 100 small businesses including local craftsmen, artisans, and entrepreneurs selling unique gifts and wares.

The market will run from Nov. 19 to Jan. 2 and will be located at 88 Seaport Boulevard.

“From ‘The Current’ to Black Owned Bos. to our seasonal farmers markets, we have seen how our markets have drawn people from across the city and given local small businesses an opportunity to thrive. The Holiday Market is inspired by the traditions and charms of European holiday markets while being wholly unique to Boston, and supporting local retail and food entrepreneurs,” says Yanni Tsipis, senior VP of development at WS Development.

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BPDA Unveils Mural at Mattapan Teen Center

Members of the Mattapan Teen Center give BPDA staff a thank you card at the unveiling of the center’s new mural.

Boston – The Boston Planning & Development Agency (BPDA) and Boys and Girls Clubs of Boston unveiled a mural created by local youth at the Mattapan Teen Center on May 14. The mural was funded through an $8,000 grant from the BPDA, part of a $75,000 investment in public art in Mattapan.

Ten teenage artists have been working on the mural since January. The artwork depicts the characteristics that the teens feel describe the center: engagement, community, activism, opportunity, safety, and fun.

Mattapan artist, Jeremy Harrison, was chosen to create the next mural, part of the PLAN: Mattapan Public Art Project, at the William E. Carter Post at 1531 Blue Hill Avenue. The mural will celebrate William E. Carter Post 16’s 100th anniversary.

“Throughout the PLAN: Mattapan process, our planners have heard over and over again that Mattapan deserves more public art,” said BPDA director, Brian Golden. “I congratulate Jeremy Harrison and look forward to seeing the Carter Post mural completed in the coming months.”

Launched in 2018, PLAN: Mattapan’s goal is to work with the community to create a comprehensive vision to shape inclusive growth and investment throughout the neighborhood.

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Maugel and Campanelli Complete Lynn YMCA

Lynn, MA – Maugel Architects and Campanelli Construction announced the completion of the new 70,000sf Demakes Family YMCA located on Neptune Boulevard in Lynn. Designed to serve over 10,000 people annually, the new facility replaced an aging structure from the early 1970s.

Expanded amenities for the new facility include a community wing that houses a health clinic, instructional kitchen and gathering spaces; a youth wing with a child-watch area, a family adventure zone, and an early childhood education center; and exercise venues that feature three group fitness areas, a regulation basketball court, an indoor track, and an aquatics center.

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The main design goal for interior spaces was to create a sense of community and wellbeing for all members that also energized the city’s youth. To balance tranquility with vitality, the design team

Demakes Family YMCA / Photos by Bill Horsman Basketball court

Aquatics center chose a neutral color palette with splashes of vibrant saturated color. The youth areas include geometric carpet patterns and bright saturated colors on floors and walls. Natural light is also an important element in wellness design. Two large skylights placed above the circulation path maximize light into the interior core and highlight a dramatic central staircase.

To connect the YMCA with the cityscape, Maugel designed community and wellness areas with a multi-story, curved glass facade that contours the street edge. The curved shape and selected glazing materials create a visible front to the city.

Exterior community spaces are also planned. To support the YMCA’s commitment to holistic wellbeing and healthy living, infrastructure for a future rooftop garden was put in place. The planned garden will accommodate garden beds, outdoor classroom learning, and community events.

In addition to the YMCA of Metro North, Maugel Architects, and Campanelli, the project team included Tetra Tech, civil engineering; Geosciences Testing and Research Inc., geotech services; Weston & Sampson, MEP/FP engineering; Simpson, Gumpertz & Heger, structural and building envelope; Colburn & Guyette, food services; Gro Development, programming; South Shore Gunite, aquatics design-build; Hastings Consulting, code consultant; and Strategic Spaces, furniture.

Exercise areas

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separate locations and allowing enhanced collaboration while accommodating privacy needs.

The exterior cladding and colors reflect the warmth and simplicity found in Maine’s coastal traditions, while quilts and weavings with inviting colors and textures intended to soothe and comfort inspire the interior. The abundance of natural light was a top design goal, achieved through large expanses of uninterrupted views of the native landscaping around the entire building perimeter. Supporting the organization’s reputation for innovative care, the open concept design anticipates Hospice’s future adaptation of its care practices, as well as its growth.

The expansive windows offer natural light for all and views to nature, supporting biophilic design and the health and wellness of building occupants while providing soothing inspiration from the surrounding views. Demountable wall systems and flexible furniture support

Expansive views and abundant natural light enhance the health and wellness of occupants. future adaptation. Acoustic solutions were enhanced with the use of custom felt wrapped ceiling panels. The interior design strikes a balance between a soothing and energetic aesthetic to differentiate between public and staff spaces.

Functional, flexible workspace layouts support Hospice’s collaborative, team-oriented approach to its mission of providing in-home care. Thoughtfully programmed adjacencies accommodate a variety of users: traveling staff who return regularly to discuss and plan patient care, grieving families seeking bereavement services, and members of the public seeking information about hospice services or community event space. Nicole Rogers, AIA, NCARB, LEED AP is a principal and director of architecture at SMRT Architects and Engineers.