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Posts tagged as “Franklin Park”

Meeting to Discuss State Plan for Shattuck Campus Temporary ‘Cottages’ for Mass and Cass Individuals on Dec. 20

The state’s plan to install 18 small “cottages” on the Shattuck campus to house homeless individuals living in the Mass and Cass area will be discussed at a virtual public meeting held by the Franklin Park Coalition on Dec. 20.

Franklin Park Shattuck Cottages Information Session

Eighteen small “cottages” are being installed on the Shattuck campus to house 30 people who are homeless and staying in the Mass & Cass area. Each cottage will have two beds, allowing for couples to stay together, and plumbing and heating. Services and support will be offered at the hospital. The site will have 24/7 security. Representatives from the Executive Office of Health and Human Services will be on a virtual meeting to share details…

Letter: Redevelopment of the Shattuck Campus Urgently Needed

We are a group of concerned Boston residents and housing, homeless, public health, climate justice, faith-based leaders and activists writing to urge you to support the Commonwealth’s Preliminary Project Proposal for the redevelopment of the Shattuck Campus as presented in April 2021.

Forest Bathing Walk

Experience the healing benefits of The Emerald Necklace on a “Forest Bathing Walk” through Franklin Park. Immerse yourself in the “Wilderness” of Franklin Park with Tam Willey, a forest therapy guide. Listen to the migrating birds and explore the textures of the puddingstone in this urban woodland as we slow down and awaken our senses. Forest Bathing, inspired by the Japanese practice of Shinrin-yoku, is a restorative sensory exploration that supports health and healing for…