Improvements To Codman Square Park Celebrated

Boston officials celebrated the completion of a $1. 1 million investment in Codman Square Park, focusing on enhancing the community space. The project includes climate-resilient features like cooling towers and rain gardens, improving accessibility for all residents. Mayor Michelle Wu emphasized the importance of collaboration in realizing these long-needed upgrades. Key improvements feature a performance stage, seating areas, and amenities such as water bottle filling stations and updated lighting.

Interim Parks Commissioner Cathy Baker-Eclipse praised community input as vital to the park's redesign. The funding sources include City capital funding, the Community Preservation Act, and support from various city offices. Notably, the “I Am Codman Sq” sculpture, crafted by Destiny Palmer, celebrates the neighborhood's rich cultural history. This investment serves as a model for future community-driven projects in Boston.