precedent for coastal resiliency. Results from the city lab in Boston can be replicated in other coastal cities and towns throughout the state. Proposed projects and improvements to existing infrastructure rely on the involvement of the state government, such as the MBTA, Massport, and DOER. Boston’s neighbors are directly impacted by the same issues, and should also be considered partners in rexBoston’s events. rexBoston wants to involve Cambridge, Chelsea, Quincy, Everett, Winthrop, Brookline, and other neighboring and coastal municipalities in the process.
Partnerships
In recent years, the city has undertaken a number of major initiatives designed to increase equity and resiliency in the city. rexBoston’s goal is not to single-handedly craft and implement a resilience plan for the city - it is simply a collective branding and promotion strategy, as well as a method for community outreach and engagement. Through collaboration with these other initiatives and organizations, rexBoston can become a project that is fully considered and connected with city planning at all scales.
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mapping software and the associated studies created by the Trust for Public Land for guidance with identifying areas of concern.
rexBoston gains access to broad networks of communication, research, expertise, and funding.
Organizations
Local organizations: Boston is made up of 23 unique, vibrant neighborhoods, each with its own environmental and social concerns and goals. Local community organizations and green action teams are already at work throughout the city to inspire neighborhoodscale conversation and action around issues of climate, justice, and sustainability. rexBoston will harness the power of these local groups to ensure that all communities are engaged in the process of creating a resilient city that is equitable, accessible, and considerate of all needs.
rexBoston will partner with non-profit organizations to expand the scope of all parties’ work. Partnering with organizations focused on social and environmental issues will create opportunities to introduce new perspectives, and will help to create a more comprehensive idea of resilience. Organizations that partner with rexBoston can use this platform to extend the reach of their own programming by incorporating their events and initiatives. By partnering with organizations, many of which have large local constituent groups,
Locally, state-wide, and nationally, governments are increasingly considering climate resilience in their planning efforts. These efforts were instrumental in shaping the idea of rexBoston, and presenting a multivalent approach to resilience that Boston can use to guide future development. In particular, rexBoston commends the GIS Citizens rally outside the State House in support of solar energy. Source: Boston Climate Action Network