Parks and Urban Restoration

The Central Artery/Tunnel Project has created more than 300 acres of landscaped and restored open space, including more than 45 parks and major public plazas.  Major shoreline restoration has been completed in the Charles River Basin, Fort Point Channel, Rumney Marsh and Spectacle Island, as well as in significant stretches of the Boston Harborwalk.  New sea walls have been constructed in the lower Charles River Basin, Fort Point Channel and Spectacle Island.  In addition, the Project made significant contributions to the Boston Harbor water transportation infrastructure and services, including a new ferry terminal at North Station; a new major pier and docking facility on Spectacle Island; improvements to the docking facilities at the World Trade Center, Long Wharf and Charlestown Navy Yard; and Inner Harbor ferry service subsidies.  Overall, the Project spent well over $300 million in surface restoration.

Paul Revere Park City Square Park