about Smart Growth

design for Ashmont 'Pedal & Park'
construction Spring 2012

Here is an opportunity for free registration to the New Partners for Smart Growth Conference in San Diego in February! It involves taking a survey which must be completed by Dec. 9, 2011.
What is Smart Growth you ask? Here in Dorchester we have some good examples - the Ashmont T station and adjacent mixed use Carruth Building development, mixed use development projects, one newly built and one under construction, near the new Fields Corner T station, the reconstruction of Dorchester Avenue. See this link for more about Smart Growth and contact GreenDorchester if you are interested in getting involved in local efforts in our community.

Boston bike network plan introduced

See this link to a new "ridethecity" online route-creating website that I tried out, it needs lots of input from Dorchester bicyclists!
I found it at this link on MyDorchester.org about the Boston Bike Network Plan.

local outdoor activities this weekend

Spring Cycle: on Saturday March 19, 10 AM - Boston Natural Areas Network and the Neponset Greenway Council welcome spring by riding the entire Neponset Greenway. A flat 11 mile ride (one way) both on-road and on paths. Meet at Paul’s Bridge parking area on Brush Hill Road. Helmets required.

Walk to Dorchester Heights: on Sunday, March 20, 2 PM - The Dorchester Historical Society's walking tour will retrace the route taken by the troops fortifying Dorchester Heights with cannon from Fort Ticonderoga.