FPNA October 30 Gathering Features Climate Ready Fort Point & Seaport

Join the Fort Point Neighborhood Association
for

A Fort Point Seaport Neighborhood Gathering 

Tuesday, October 30, 2018

6 pm - 8 pm

R.S.V.P.  required

Boston Children's Museum

308 Congress St (business entrance)

5th floor conference room

featuring

City of Boston's

Coastal Resilience (Climate Ready) Report

for

 Fort Point & Seaport 

Richard McGuinness & Chris Busch
Boston Planning & Development Agency


Alisha Pegan
Office of Environment, Energy & Open Space

&

Nick Armata
Boston Landmarks Commission

&

Amy Schofield
Boston Water & Sewer Commission

Executive Summary Report

Full South Boston Coastal Resilience Report

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originally posted 10.17.18

Climate Ready South Boston Plan Update & Community Open House

Join the City of Boston for a Climate Ready South Boston Plan Update To Reduce Risk of Neighborhood Flooding & Second Community Open House on:

Tuesday, March 6, 2018

6 pm - 8 pm*

R.S.V.P.  required

Boston Children's Museum

308 Congress St

5th floor conference room

*Presentation starts at 6:15 pm followed by Open House. It is recommended you attend the presentation and allow 30 minutes for the Open House. 

Over 200 people have already signed up. R.S.V.P today.

Climate resiliency planning is happening in Boston’s most vulnerable neighborhoods. The recent storms of March 3d, March 2nd and January 4th and subsequent flooding in Fort Point and the Seaport vividly demonstrate our vulnerability. Your participation will help inform the City's ongoing efforts to develop climate resilient solutions that will improve our neighborhood.

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originally published 2/22/18

Climate Residency Open House for Fort Point, Seaport & South Boston

Greenovate, the City's community focused climate change initiative team, invite the people of South Boston to an Open House regarding the vision for a Climate Ready South Boston. Meet the project team, ask questions, and give feedback to the design team on:

Monday, December 11, 2017

6 pm - 8 pm

Mass Bay Credit Union

147 W 4th St  (off of A St behind A St Scrap Metal Co.)

R.S.V.P. (at bottom of page)

Climate Ready Boston is the Mayor's ongoing initiative to help the City grow and prosper in the face of climate change. Protecting South Boston from coastal flooding is a high priority. In March 2016, FEMA released new flood maps, which put most of the Fort Point neighborhood in the high risk flood zone. Through the Climate Ready South Boston project, the City is working to better understand current and future flood risks in South Boston, and develop strategies to protect the neighborhood.  If you haven't yet completed the Climate Ready South Boston Survey, click here.

Drop by Climate Change South Boston Open House on Monday, December 11th to learn more about climate resiliency and our neighborhood.

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orginally published 11/22/17

FEMA Flood Insurance Rate Maps Revised For Suffolk County

Properties in Suffolk County, which includes Fort Point and South Boston, maybe subject to changes in the the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Flood Insurance Rate Maps effective March 16, 2016. 

FEMA in conjunction with the Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation and the City of Boston Environmental Department will be hosting a community open house on:

Tuesday, January 12

4:00 - 7:00 pm

Boston Teachers Union Hall

180 Mt Vernon St, 

Dorchester, MA 02125

RSVP (not required)
Directions

The Open House will provide assistance to people with further questions about the changes including additional information about flood zones, personal assistance with the reading of the Flood Insurance Rate Maps and available options to mitigate the impact of these changes.

FEMA has made a provision for property owners who obtain flood insurance prior to the rate increase on March 16th, whereas they will be grandfathered in at the existing tier rate.

To understand the potential impact, you are encouraged to utilize the following resources:

• Look up addresss of the updated maps at the FEMA Map Service Center Portal
• Call a FEMA Map Specialist to help read the map at 877-336-2627
• Visit Floodsmart.gov for more information about flood insurance
• Call a FEMA Insurance Specialist to discuss all the insurance options- 888-379-9531

For additional tips on reading FEMA maps, visit Greenovate Boston

Also available is "Boston's Flood Zone Grows, Adding Insurance Costs For Thousands" by The Boston Harbor Association

sources: Important Public Notice form the City of Boston Environmental Department and DCR Massachusetts, The Boston Harbor Association and FPNA Special Edition Meeting January 6, 2016. 

Electric Bill Too High? Resources From Greenovate Boston

Greenovate Boston offers Bostonians resources to reduce your electric bill, and climate change initiatives and news.

Are Competitive Electricity Suppliers Likely to Save Me Money?
With electricity prices 29-37% higher this winter than during the fall, Mayor Walsh is working with the utilities to provide relief. Due to the rate increase, many residents are thinking about whether a competitive electricity supplier is likely to save them money. To learn more about why rates have jumped and what to consider if you're thinking about switching power supplier,  read here...

Eversource and Renew Boston Energy Efficiency Kit Limited Time Offer: Bostonians can receive a home kit for $15—a retail value of $100! Order here...

Finalists Announced for Boston Living with Water Competition
Architects, urban planners, designers, climate change advocates, and policymakers got a unique glimpse into what a more resilient and sustainable Boston might look like in the face of sea level rise last week. While the 50 submitted proposals show an impressive range of potential climate change solutions, they all have one thing in common; they all embrace sea level rise as an opportunity to enhance, rather than detract from, Boston's built environment. In addition to the 9 jury-selected finalists, there were also People's Choice Award winners for each site category, as determined by online voting. Read here to learn more about the competition and its finalists

New Sustainable Development Projects in the Pipeline for Boston
Last week, the Boston Redevelopment Authority approved over $490 million in new development that will provide almost 800 housing units and create 770 construction jobs throughout Boston. Better yet, they add to the list of Boston's recent wins in green and sustainable development patterns. This innovative planning will certainly add to Boston's green efforts and put us one step closer to our climate goals. Read more...

Boston's First Citywide Community Yard Sale

Never finished your spring cleaning? Don't worry. The City of Boston's first citywide community yard sale will take place on Saturday, June 28 and Sunday, June 29th. The event, organized by Greenovate Boston, seeks to promote the reuse and recycling of goods, and reduce the amount of bulk waste sent to the curb. 

Residents can participate by hosting a yard sale on June 28 or 29, and registering it online. Via the website, shoppers will be able to see a map of all the yard sales being held that weekend across the city, and preview items for sale. The website application also provides resources to help residents recycle and donate any unsold items.

Other steps to reduce solid waste and bolster recycling in Boston include:

• Downtown neighborhoods will increase recycling days from once a week to twice a week, and reduce weekly trash pickup from three times a week to twice a week starting July 1;
• The city's leaf and yard waste collection program has been expanded into the summer;
• Greenovate Boston will launch a reusable water bottle campaign this summer.

Greenovate Boston is a program of the Mayor's Office and is a collective movement to ensure a greener, healthier and more prosperous future by helping Boston reach its goal of reducing greenhouse gas emissions by 25 percent by 2020 and 80 percent by 2050. Greenovate Boston hosted Boston's Climate Change Community Summit on May 28, 2014.

originally posted 6.07.14

Climate Change Community Summit

The Greenovate Boston Community Summit is one-day event that’s all about empowering the Boston community to address climate change and help make Boston the greenest, most climate-prepared city in the U.S. 

Interact with World-Class Speakers and City Officials: World-class speakers and discussions with Cabinet-level city officials will open The Summit. You'll be able to give city leaders ideas and input in making your neighborhoods greener, more sustainable, and prepared for climate change. 

Collaborate with Community Leaders and Innovators: Afternoon Innovation Sessions put you in charge of the Summit's agenda! Hosted by community members and local businesses and organizations looking to solve a climate or sustainability challenge, the sessions will be proposed and voted on by community members like you at Enqaqe.GreenovateBoston.org.

Learn About Local Solutions: The Marketplace of Ideas will allow you to get to know leading businesses, institutions, and community groups. At the Marketplace, representatives from local organizations will exhibit products, services, and new ideas that are helping Boston neighborhoods address climate challenges.

Greenovate Awards: Honoring Sustainability Leaders: The Summit will conclude with the 8th Annual Greenovate Boston Awards, which recognize Boston's sustainability leaders helping to reach the City's goals of reducing greenhouse gas emissions by 25 percent by 2020 and 80 percent by 2050. Mayor Walsh will describe the City's next steps for climate planning and action.

Join Mayor Walsh and Boston residents, businesses and community leaders on:

Saturday, May 31, 2014

10 am to 5 pm

Joseph B. Martin Conference Center (across from Boston Latin School)

Harvard Medical School

 77 Avenue Louis Pasteur Boston, MA 02115

For more information or to register, please visit Greenovate Boston.

originally published 5.14.2014