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My vision for Boston’s waterfront is one that is inclusive and accessible to all. I believe that Boston’s incredible resources such as the harbor and rivers are assets that should be leveraged by all, including neighborhoods not directly bordered by the water.
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It is critical to preserve Boston’s waterfront for public health. The city’s blue and green spaces are crucial to both mental and physical health. We need to invest in ensuring that the public health benefits of Boston’s waterfront are accessible to everyone and that these benefits can be enjoyed by future generations. I support making sure that the waterfront is accessible for community events, exercise, and fresh air.
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We need to continue to work on neighborhood-specific coastal flooding plans, especially in neighborhoods that have been under-invested in. We also need to install green infrastructure such as rooftop solar arrays, cisterns, rain gardens, permeable pavements, and restore wildlands and wetlands.
I support Mayor Wu joining multi-city lawsuits against the Federal administration, such as the legal challenge to HUD’s unlawful attempt to withhold $48 million for housing and homelessness services. In moments like these, it’s essential that we defend our values through legal action and regional coalitions. I would continue to support litigation, legislative advocacy, and public messaging to push back on federal overreach. At the same time, we must build a responsible and resilient city budget, one that safeguards critical services, accounts for fiscal uncertainty, and protects vulnerable programs from politically motivated threats.
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I would work to ensure that the needs of residents are represented in all development conversations that occur with the owners of those waterfront properties. I also support investing in job creation at Port properties and relevant job training programs to make sure Boston residents benefit from these opportunities. I would partner with workforce development entities to make this happen.
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I would focus on public and low-cost methods to improve affordable access, including public transit and pedestrian access. We need to make the T more accessible and make our roads safer for bikes. We need to invest in infrastructure in our roads to provide dedicated bus lanes and better public transportation infrastructure. We must redesign our streets to be more inclusive of different transportation modes, but we must do so equitably, especially in neighborhoods that do not currently have many public transportation options. I also support investing in ferries to improve regional access to the waterfront.