Boston Harbor Now

I’m excited to be moderating a panel at this year’s National Recreation and Park Association Conference in Atlanta! Next week, I’ll have the honor of leading a discussion on “The Promise and Peril of Big Data in Park Management” with some incredible thought leaders and colleagues: Nishant Kishore (EpiTech Consultants), Jill Valdés Horwood (Barr Foundation), and Michael DiMarco (Tectonix). We’ll dive into how technology and data are reshaping the way we manage public parks and waterfronts, with a special focus on balancing innovation, privacy, and community engagement. We’ll be showcasing insights from Boston Harbor Now’s Waterfront Data Project, a special initiative I’ve been leading for the last 2 years, which analyzed billions of data points to understand how people interact with Boston’s public open spaces before, during, and after the pandemic. Our panel will explore critical questions such as: • How can park managers use big data to improve accessibility and equity? • What are the challenges of turning data into actionable insights without overwhelming decision-makers? • How can we ensure privacy while still leveraging data to enhance public parks? I’m honored to be joined by experts in public health, technology, and equity who have been instrumental in the project. Looking forward to learning and sharing ideas on how emerging technologies and data can help create more inclusive, resilient public spaces! If you’re attending NRPA 2024, We’d love to see you there: 10/9/2024, 04:15 PM - 05:15 PM EST Education Block 5; Room: B312 https://lnkd.in/eH_MbZFK #NRPA2024 #BigData #PublicParks #SmartCities #DataDriven #ParkManagement #CommunityEngagement #BostonHarborNow #ProfessionalDevelopment

New Job Alert! 📣 Boston Harbor Now is seeking a Manager of Special Events & Corporate Partnerships to join our team! We are seeking an innovative development professional to engage and increase Boston Harbor Now’s corporate and institutional donors. This role will strengthen and increase Boston Harbor Now’s donor base, collaborate to develop a donor engagement and retention strategy, and lead Boston Harbor Now’s two signature fundraising events, Spectacle on Spectacle and the Onboard Awards. If you are passionate about planning and executing events and fundraising, apply now to join our dedicated team. Learn more and apply here: https://lnkd.in/d2vcTt5

Boston Harbor Now was excited to bring a team of Citizens volunteers out to Peddocks Island last week to aid our Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation, National Park Service, and Boston Harbor Now staff members in removing marine debris from the coasts and beaches on the island. Seasonal clean-ups are essential to maintaining healthy and safe ecosystems in the park for visitors and wildlife alike, and we are grateful to Citizens for their intrepid efforts. If you are interested in getting involved as a volunteer in the parks this fall, check out: https://lnkd.in/ey5VBh-N

The Gillette site redevelopment is important to the future of Fort Point Channel, nearby neighborhoods, and all of Boston. As plans move forward, we need to keep focused on two big things: Making sure the project's design helps protect Boston from rising sea levels and storms and other impacts of climate change, and making sure the site's public spaces and its piece of the Harborwalk are vibrant and welcoming to all.   We're only at the beginning of a very long permitting progress, and all of us at Boston Harbor Now look forward to engaging and helping ensure the voices of all stakeholders are heard as the details of this redevelopment take shape—residents, visitors to the area by both land and sea, and the city as a whole. Katherine F. Abbott  https://lnkd.in/etS6QPwe

Join our team! Boston Harbor Now is thrilled to announce an exciting opportunity to join our team as our Communications Manager. We are seeking a dynamic communications professional to manage our branding, storytelling, and multimedia content initiatives. In this role, you'll strategize a cohesive organizational brand, oversee major branding projects, and generate engaging content for our digital and print communications. If you are passionate about branding, storytelling, and helping others connect with Boston Harbor and waterfront public spaces, apply now to join our dedicated team. Learn more and apply here: https://lnkd.in/d2vcTt5 #nonprofitjobs #marketingjobs #boston

Illuminate the Harbor Fireworks Returns Thursday 29, 2024, 8:30PM Boston Harbor Now is excited to celebrate the tenth anniversary of Illuminate the Harbor, a placemaking and economic development initiative that has become a beloved tradition on Boston’s waterfront over the last decade. This year’s event is made possible through our strong partnerships with MeetBoston and City of Boston, who continue to champion the vibrancy, beauty, and activation of our city’s Harborwalk and waterfront public spaces. Join us for a spectacular evening the Thursday before Labor Day Weekend along the waterfront, and witness the skies light up over Boston Harbor! For more details and event updates visit: https://lnkd.in/eQSK-3vC

At Boston Harbor Now, we're dedicated to creating a waterfront that both protects and connects our community. Our latest report, "Visualizing Harborwalk 2.0," shows how the waterfront can adapt to rising sea levels and coastal flooding while preserving its benefits. This visual guide highlights how we can keep our waterfront welcoming and accessible while addressing the challenges of climate change. To learn more about Boston Harbor Now's vision for a resilient and vibrant waterfront, visit: https://lnkd.in/e_zsyPQH https://lnkd.in/ehAmb4cU #harborwalk2 #boston #climatechange #resilientdesign #urbanplanning

Boston Harbor Now is proud to join a cohort of 36 other National Parks Partners as part of the National Park Foundation's 2024 Junior Ranger Angler grantees. This grant allows us to invite participants to explore Boston Harbor and Boston Harbor Islands National and State Park, learn about aquatic species and their habitats, develop safe fishing practices, and forge meaningful connections to the region’s blue and green public resources, and each other. https://lnkd.in/ezjBt6kX

Join us and two dozen East Boston community members for Eastie Week: Enjoy nearly 60 free and low-cost community-led events, activities, and fun showcasing the vibrant art, music, and culture of East Boston. July 14th - July 28th! Full schedule at www.eastieweek.org

EVENT UPDATE: Sunday's (6/30) Pride in the Park: Community Cruise is postponed due to inclement weather. Join us for the new date Sunday, July 14th. FREE, register here: https://lnkd.in/eU3q5g8K