Boston Office of Green Infrastructure

@Cityofboston’s official Office of Green Infrastructure (GI) account. 🌳GI is essential to making Boston a greener, more resilient & equitable city.

[Boston Office of Green Infrastructure @BosGreenIn]

Rain is here, Boston! You know what that means - time to visit https://t.co/A6F24SSa4D and bookmark the Flood Survey. Take some photos today and tomorrow and submit your responses this week. Stay tuned for GI planning next steps. Thanks for sharing your knowledge, everyone!

[Boston Office of Green Infrastructure @BosGreenIn]

Join the Office of Green Infrastructure! We're hiring a Director of Green Infrastructure. Visit https://t.co/MfA3qBfDP5 and apply today! #GreenInfrastructure #NowHiring #CityOfBoston

[Boston Office of Green Infrastructure @BosGreenIn]

For more information about the role plants play in keeping our cities cool, visit the links below:

For info on plants:https://t.co/4M7fg6dMXW
For info on their heat islands: https://t.co/rBcV50fkhy

[Boston Office of Green Infrastructure @BosGreenIn]

With Boston experiencing severe heat emergencies over the last month, green infrastructure is more vital than ever in keeping us cool. Plants absorb heat from the air, and their shade cools sidewalks, streets, and buildings. #BostonGreen #GreenInfrastructure #HeatResilience

[Boston Office of Green Infrastructure @BosGreenIn]

Site Spotlight #11: The Edgewater Drive Rain Garden! The swath of red, stamped brick that used to occupy the corner of this intersection has been replaced with a rain garden. This garden will treat storm water from the intersection and lessen heat when temperatures rise!

[Boston Office of Green Infrastructure @BosGreenIn]

Over the past 6 months, we’ve collected and mapped reports of flooding across Boston. Now, we want to share what we’ve learned and discuss next steps. Join the conversation on Monday, 6/23 at 6pm, in-person at the Bruce C. Bolling Municipal Building, or virtually on Zoom.

[Boston Office of Green Infrastructure @BosGreenIn]

Over the past 6 months, we’ve collected and mapped reports of flooding across Boston. Now, we want to share what we’ve learned and discuss next steps. Join the conversation on Monday, 6/23 at 6pm, in-person at the Bruce C. Bolling Municipal Building, or virtually on Zoom.

[Boston Office of Green Infrastructure @BosGreenIn]

We retrofit a median along Blue Hill Avenue, between Castlegate Road and Washington Street, allowing it to host new bioswales! Planted with native shrubs, grasses, and perennials, they filter and infiltrate stormwater from the abutting streets to prevent flooding and pollution.

[Boston Office of Green Infrastructure @BosGreenIn]

They say April showers bring May flowers, and in no set of locations is this more evident than Boston’s numerous rain gardens. These gardens host a variety of flowers that beautify streets while promoting biodiversity throughout Boston!

[Boston Office of Green Infrastructure @BosGreenIn]

With Boston expecting a big nor'easter in the next few days, it's as important as ever to help the city keep track of areas prone to flooding. If you see flooding, give us a shout at https://t.co/jjbDsbbt9i

[Boston Office of Green Infrastructure @BosGreenIn]

Site Spotlight #10: Jackson Mann Community Center! The Jackson Mann Community Center hosts a luscious rain garden that borders its parking lot. This installation not only punctuates the sidewalk with luscious greenery, but helps to reduce heat and fight flooding in the area.

[Boston Office of Green Infrastructure @BosGreenIn]

Rain is coming, Boston! You know what that means - time to visit https://t.co/A6F24SSa4D and bookmark the Flood Survey. Take some photos today and tomorrow and submit your responses this week. Stay tuned for GI planning next steps. Thanks for sharing your knowledge, everyone!

[Boston Office of Green Infrastructure @BosGreenIn]

This Thursday, we want to recognize the people and organizations that have accelerated and enhanced the development of Green Infrastructure throughout Boston and beyond. Learn more about GI volunteer opportunities here: https://t.co/SwM84MpCC0

[Boston Office of Green Infrastructure @BosGreenIn]

April 22nd is International Earth Day! This day is a time to look back at what we’ve accomplished, and to look forward to what more can be done. The Office of Green Infrastructure is happy to have all of you beside us as we celebrate today! Learn more at https://t.co/0D2f8I6jiT

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Site spotlight #9: Audubon Circle in Fenway! This intersection has been furnished with improved layered rain gardens at every corner. The rain gardens work to drain storm water from the streets and filter out pollution before it flows to the Charles.

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The Office Of Green Infrastructure is proud to announce a revised Green Infrastructure Streets Policy that outlines the inclusion of new Green Infrastructure in future streets projects and much more! Learn more here: https://t.co/4WUQGIjZIT

[Boston Office of Green Infrastructure @BosGreenIn]

Rainy day! Visit https://t.co/A6F24SSa4D and bookmark the Flood Survey. Take some photos and submit your responses this week. Stay tuned for GI planning next steps. Thanks for sharing your knowledge, everyone!

[Boston Office of Green Infrastructure @BosGreenIn]

Happy Earth Month, Boston!

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Happy first day of spring, everyone! The days are getting longer and flowers are blooming. We hope you all take a moment today to appreciate how beautiful our city is!