A Better City

Transportation & infrastructure:a Better City completed further refinement of an at-grade alternative for replacement of the i-90 viaduct and redesign of rail, pedestrian and bicycle facilities adjacent to the allston interchange. A Better City also managed the seaport leadership group (slg)in south boston. The slg is making significant progress in unifying the voice of the business community in the seaport and advancing important transportation projects for this vital economic center. Abc continues to advance,along with mbta,the implementation of automatic train operations into its red and orange line vehicle overhaul plans. Additionally, abc is working with the mbta and massdot on innovative transportation projects to build capacity and improve regional rail.

Environment & energy:through research, policy, programming and education, we work with members to give voice to the business community on energy and environment issues. Our policy work is based on an approved energy & environment policy agenda, allowing us to advocate at A City and state level, and with utilities. We conduct research on topics relevant to advancing mitigation and adaptation of the built environment; our most current research topic is carbon offsets. We host meetings and events with our advisory committee, members and the public at large on policy or research topics relevant to the business community's energy and environmental priorities.

Land use & development:a Better City is managing the greenway business improvement district (bid), only the 2nd bid in boston and 6th active bid in the commonwealth of Massachusetts. The greenway bid establishes A long-term sustainable funding structure for the rose kennedy greenway that will long protect and enhance the park for years to come. Additionally, A Better City advanced two new conceptual urban design proposals for pedestrian plans/plazas in boston to the boston transportation department. Finally, the public improvement commission is now implementing updated public realm guidelines that A Better City initated and advanced.