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Inspiring Joy and Promoting Peace on Boston’s Waterfront

James E. Canales | 08.17.2017

The Martin Richard Charitable Foundation and partners celebrate the groundbreaking of Martin’s Park.

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Jim Canales at 2017 Boston Mobility Summit

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Meeting of the Minds, Boston Mobility Summit

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Unlikely Meetings. Uncommon Solutions for the Future of Mobility.

Mary Skelton Roberts & Jessie Feller Hahn
08.16.2017

Sharing the big ideas and ongoing conversations from the Meeting of the Minds Boston Mobility Summit.

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What We’re Learning from a Regional Approach

Roger Nozaki | 08.03.2017

For years, Barr worked primarily in Boston. Since 2014, we have been evolving towards a regional approach. Some reflections on progress, challenges, and what we’ve been learning.

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Barr Announces Request for Proposals as Part of Waterfront Initiative

James E. Canales | 08.01.2017

Foundation issues RFP to support constituency-building for a great public realm along Boston’s waterfront.

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The Arts Mean Business

Robert Lynch | 08.08.2017

New report shows the economic impact of the nonprofit arts and culture industry across the country and in six Massachusetts communities.

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We Must All Speak Out

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The Arts Mean Business

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Unlikely Meetings. Uncommon Solutions for the Future of Mobility.

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Barr Announces First Cohort of Partners in $30-Million “Engage New England: Doing High School Differently” Initiative

Inspiring Joy and Promoting Peace on Boston’s Waterfront

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Barr Announces Request for Proposals as Part of Waterfront Initiative

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