October 31, 2017
Dear Preservation Friends,
Since January, the Alliance has been engaged with the East Boston community, local agencies, and developers about a proposed project at Maverick Square. Now, after much discussion and behind the scenes advocacy, it's time for all of us to speak up for Eastie.
A demolition delay period at 9 Chelsea Street will expire on November 20th, clearing the way for a developer to raze historic buildings at a prominent corner in East Boston's Maverick Square. Though the community overwhelmingly opposes the proposed suburban-style retail construction, the developer has repeatedly dismissed neighborhood concerns and plans to not only demolish the historic buildings but relocate a Landmarked historic clock from the site. As insensitive new development erodes East Boston's historic character, the neighborhood asks for your help to save what's left.
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Tell Mayor Walsh that the history of our unique communities matters; sacrificing a sense of place for generic new construction is not in keeping with the goals expressed in the Imagine Boston 2030 Plan. This includes:
• enhancing neighborhood character and public space
• preserving historic architecture and affirming neighborhood identity
• encouraging mixed-use housing
• preparing for climate change
Sign this petition created by East Boston residents asking Mayor Walsh to ensure that demolition permits will not be issued for these historic rowhouses. Let's send the message that developers need to work with communities and balance new, thoughtful design with the historic character that defines our communities.
Sign the Petition
Let's keep working together to protect the neighborhoods that make Boston, Boston.
Greg Galer
Executive Director of the Alliance