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May 2005
Dear Friends:
Im pleased to share with you the North Allston Strateg ic
Framework for Planning, the product of four years of collaborative
effort of the
North Allston Planning Group.
In January 2001, I convened a Planning Group of North Allston
residents,businesses,and community organizations to develop a
vision for the
future of their neighborhood.Their mission was especially
important and challenging given the expansion of Harvard University
into this area
of Boston.Supported by City of Boston staff,the Planning Group
examined the wide range of issues and concerns-ranging from housing
and
transporta tion to open space and cultural activities-shared by
members of this diverse community.Throughout the process, the
Planning
Group hosted a series of community meetings that addressed these
issues and more.Just as importantly, the meetings also provided
opportu-
nities for neighborhood residents to raise their ideas and
concerns directly with Harvard University staff.
The result is a set of ideas and goals that will shape North
Allstons future as a strong residential neighborhood, a vibrant
area of economic
activity, and an exciting hub of intellectual teaching and
research. I want to thank the Planning Group members and the many
other residents
and businesses of Boston who participated in the process and
thus contributed to this Strate gic Framework. One reason Boston is
a great city
is because of the continued commitment of its residents to their
neighborhoods.
The principles set out in this Plan will provide a framework for
the development of an Institutional Master Plan by Harvard
University for the
first stage of its North Allston campus.Harvard University has
committed to work closely with the North Allston community and the
City of
Boston throughout the Master Planning process so that the goals
of this plan are reflected throughout.
This Strategi c Framework provides a guide to enhance the future
of North Allston, bringing new energy and opportuni ties to one of
Bostons
most dynamic neighborhoods.
Sincerely,
Thomas M.Menino
Mayor
