Piers Park III, East Boston
Piers Park III, East Boston
Piers Park III, East Boston
Updates
Timeline
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Trustees launch Boston Waterfront Initiative
2016
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Trustees respond to Massport Piers Park III RFP
April 2018 - Massport's Request for Proposals (RFP) sought a public/private partnership to develop Piers Park phase III into public open space.
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Site designation announced
December 2020 - The Trustees receive official site developer designation from Massachusetts Port Authority (Massport) to transform the pier adjacent to Piers Park and Piers Park II into a signature waterfront destination, Piers Park III. Learn more: https://youtu.be/AKv83trjq9A
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Community Design Survey launched
January 2021 - A survey collecting public input on the future design of Piers Park III is launched, and is distributed online and during public programs throughout the summer.
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Piers Park III Public Meeting
March 29th, 2021 - <a href="https://bit.ly/30dSJlW">For a recap of this meeting</a>
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Reunión Pública Piers Park III
March 30th, 2021 - <a href="https://bit.ly/3uREhho">Para obtener un resumen de esta reunión</a>
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Future Piers Park III Programming: Arts & Culture
June 17th - <a href="https://bit.ly/3FW2706">For a recap of this meeting</a>
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Future Piers Park III Programming: Recreational
June 23rd, 2021 - <a href="https://bit.ly/3d2NU5a">For a recap of this meeting</a>
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Future Piers Park III Programming: Education & Climate
June 30th, 2021 - <a href="https://bit.ly/3o6axvY">For a recap of this meeting</a>
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Community Programming Survey launched
October 2021 - After collecting more than 1,000 responses on the Community Design Survey, a new survey is launched to collect input on future events and programming for Piers Park III. To weigh in on the survey, visit onewaterfront.org/survey
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Community Design Review
February 16, 2022 - A public schematic design review, with the Boston Waterfront Initiative team, and landscape architects Michael Van Valkenburgh Associates, Inc.<br> <a href="https://onewaterfront.thetrustees.org/blog-posts/2022/2/18/new-design-for-piers-park-iii-incorporates-community-feedback">For a recap of this meeting</a> <br> <a href="https://es.onewaterfront.thetrustees.org/blog-posts/2022/11/4/updated-design-for-piers-park-iii-offers-expanded-access-to-bostons-harbor">Para obtener un resumen de esta reunión</a>
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Community Design Review
November 2022 - A <a href="https://onewaterfront.thetrustees.org/blog-posts/2022/11/4/updated-design-for-piers-park-iii-offers-expanded-access-to-bostons-harbor">public schematic design review</a>, with the Boston Waterfront Initiative team, and landscape architects Michael Van Valkenburgh Associates, Inc. <br> <a href="https://youtu.be/k7jpQdoDhIE">For a recap of this meeting</a> <br> <a href="https://youtu.be/G4WusIffJf0">Para obtener un resumen de esta reunión</a>
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Public Design Development Review
Spring 2023 - A public design development review, with the Boston Waterfront Initiative team, and landscape architects Michael Van Valkenburgh Associates, Inc.
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Pre-Construction Phase/Construction Documents
Spring 2023 - Pre-construction phase begins, expected to last through spring/summer 2023. During this time permits are secured, construction documentation occurs, and bidding on construction takes place.
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Construction Planning
Summer 2023 - The first community meeting to discuss and review construction plans.
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Construction Planning
Fall 2023 - The second community meeting to discuss and review construction plans.
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Construction begins
2024 - Groundbreaking on Piers Park III and park construction begins, following series of community meetings.
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Construction completed
Mid 2025 - To be followed by a ribbon-cutting community celebration!