Harbor Use Public Forum: Strengthening the Urban Harbor

Boston Harbor Now holds monthly Harbor Use Public Forums for interested stakeholders to learn about and provide feedback on waterfront developments, public planning initiatives, and other harbor projects along Boston Harbor's waterfront, on the islands, and around the region. In March 2025's Harbor Use Public Forum, learn about the Boston Water Partners' recent study on Designated Port Areas (DPAs) around Boston Harbor. Strengthening The Urban Harbor: Policy & Investment Recommendations for Boston's Working Ports provides an initial roadmap for the stewardship of Boston's working waterfront, ensuring that these vital economic assets continue to thrive while meeting adjacent communities' needs for open space and adapting to 21st-century environmental and economic needs. Alexander Meeks, Principal at HR&A, and Boston Waterfront Partner members Breanne Frank (Conservation Law Foundation), Jason Rundle (Save the Harbor Save the Bay), John Walkey (GreenRoots), and Sara McCammond (Harborfront Neighborhood Alliance) will share insights and takeaways from the study, which will then be followed by an open discussion with forum attendees. This meeting will provide attendees with an overview of DPAs in Boston and what next steps we need to take to support Boston's working waterfront to ensure it continues to support the region and local communities.