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Dissertation
Building Resilient Cities: The Role of Green and Open Space in Boston’s Seaport
2026
Overview
This thesis examines how green and open spaces are incorporated into the planning process when developing vacant lots, reconstructing buildings, or programming spaces, where such spaces are often forgotten or minimally applied. It also explores the effects that green and open space have on well-being, mental health, and the environment. The study focuses on the Seaport District in Boston, specifically Fan Pier, an area spanning from the John Joseph Moakley United States Courthouse to the Institute of Contemporary Art that has been rapidly developed over the past 20 years. The 2002 Fan Pier Planned Development Area (PDA) plan highlights the construction of Fan Pier Park, the Harborwalk, Marina Park, and the street grid as public benefits, illustrating how green and open space were incorporated during development. Methods include an analysis of planning documents, zoning, and site plans, as well as a photographic analysis of Fan Pier. The findings suggest that while the PDA plan set the vision for the area, individual parcels rely heavily on shared spaces; green space is included but not prioritized, and the quality of design varies greatly throughout Fan Pier. It is therefore suggested that stronger green and open space requirements be implemented within city zoning ordinances to better support these spaces during development.
Publisher
ProQuest Dissertations & Theses
ISBN
9798244859195
