0 100 200 300 400 500

Other

Ecological

Pop growth

Connection

Climate

Recreation

29

“Dog parks”

DOES THE CITY NEED MORE OPEN SPACE?

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RESPONDENTS

545

PINS PLACED ON MAP

696

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

293

233

326

422

337

sam

ples* “Create accessible green space”“Protect bird havens”

* ‘Other’ responses have been lightly edited for clarity and length

DON'T KNOW

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MORE

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02125

02118

02126

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02119

02115

02135

02124

02132

02114

02108

02136

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02116

02131

0212702120

02215

02129

02128

02122

Esri, HERE, Garmin, (c) OpenStreetMap contributors, and the GIS user community

02109

02199

02467

02467

02113

0220302110

NUMBER OF RESPONDENTS BY ZIP CODE

0 1-15 16-30 31-45 46+

02163

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Results as of May 26, 2020

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0 1 20.5 M il es

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OTHER

NATURALAREA

FLOOD

ACCESS/CONNECTION

HEAT

EQUITY/GREEN SPACE

WHY DID YOU CHOOSE THIS LOCATION FOR OPEN SPACE?

170

277

48

48

106

59

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