This week, Merritt Chase participates in the Plazas, Parklets, & Pop-ups in the Public Realm workshop at the Boston Society of Architects (BSA) Space. The workshop, hosted by A Better City, will explore recent tactical public realm projects throughout the City of Boston, including Birch Street Plaza and the Jamaica Plain Parklet.

In September 2018, the City of Boston released the Tactical Public Realm Guidelines, which have guided the creation of new public spaces across the city. The workshop will include a panel of experts and a keynote presentation by Mike Lydon, author of Tactical Urbanism. Breakout groups will discuss project specifics, including permitting, project costs, funding, timelines, community input, and materials.

Details on the workshop can be found here. We hope to see you there!