Charlesbank Landing on the Esplanade�on behalf of the Esplanade Association
Boston Landmarks Commission
Advisory Review
April 9, 2024
Proponent:
In coordination with:
Project Team:
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Who is the Esplanade Association?
We are the community-supported nonprofit organization that works to revitalize and enhance the Charles River Esplanade, sustain its natural green space, and build community in the park by providing educational, cultural, and recreational programs for everyone.
Working in collaboration with the Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR), we are dedicated to improving the experiences of the millions of visitors who enjoy Boston’s iconic riverside park.
Our Mission: Make life better on the Esplanade for all.
Our Work: Projects that increase access, safety, green transit, healthy climate, maintenance of the living and physical infrastructure, and free activations that promote connection, health and joy.
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Project Vision and Purpose
CHARLESBANK LANDING on the ESPLANADE
Charlesbank Landing will strengthen EA's mission to enhance the Esplanade experience, reactivating two dormant acres with new amenities that increase year-round access, promote green infrastructure, and advance connection, health and joy in Boston's iconic riverfront state park.
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Charlesbank Landing Overview
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Existing Conditions
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Proposed Site Plan
Teddy Ebersol Fields
Arts Lawn
Trail
Building
Multi-Purpose Recreational Space
Courts
Lawn
Building
Operations Work Yard
Entry Garden
Drop-Off
Storrow Drive
Alfond Memorial Spray Deck
Charles River
Esplanade
Discovery
Trail
Rain
Garden
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Landscape Features
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Building Elevations
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Site Sections
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Site Sections – Rain Garden
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Site Sections – Rain Garden with Court Fence
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Site Sections – Arts Lawn
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Building Context
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Site Pedestrian Circulation
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Finish Materials Palette
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Second Floor Plan
Community Room
Covered Outdoor Area
Deck
View to Charles River
Elevator
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Office Area
Open to Below
Meeting Room
Rain Barrel
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Roof Plan
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Formal Design Review April 23, 4 - 5:30 pm
Boston Landmarks Commission Hearing April 23, 6 pm
To stay up to date about Charlesbank Landing on the Esplanade,�visit: https://esplanade.org/charlesbank
For further information please contact Katie Moniz:
(617) 279-4388
Boston Landmarks Commission Next Steps and Further Information
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Questions/Discussion