Hear from staff and partners about aspirations, accomplishments, and lessons learned along the way.
Barr Foundation Extends Commitment to Boston Waterfront
With opportunity to build on progress and advance an ambitious vision, foundation launches search for full-time director of its waterfront initiative.
A Time for Aspiration
Amidst turbulent times and daunting challenges, we all must commit to greater ambition, bolder action, and impatience with the status quo.
It's Time to Transform Transportation in Massachusetts
At the end of 2018, Massachusetts released a bold vision for the future of transportation in the Commonwealth. To make that vision a reality, it’s our move.
A Risk that Expanded the Boundaries of Excellence
Sixth in a new series featuring stories from Greater Boston arts organizations that received special funding to pursue an artistic risk.
Massachusetts’ Next Energy Efficiency Plan Could Bring Unprecedented Savings to the Commonwealth
Acadia Center's Senior Attorney shares an assessment of state efforts to create an energy efficiency plan that provides energy savings and benefits for every Massachusetts resident.
A People’s Guide for the People’s Harbor
Victoria Wu shares a new guide from Conservation Law Foundation to help visitors and residents understand and advocate for their rights on the Boston Harbor waterfront.
The Why, What, and How of a High School Portrait of a Graduate
Explore key insights and a recording from a webinar led by a recent college graduate of an innovative school, a local educator, and leaders of national nonprofits.
New Photo-Essay Explores Boston Waterfront
Through photography, artist Leonardo March captures the human experience on Boston’s waterfront.
Barr Awards $13.7 Million in Fourth Quarter of 2018
New grants include support to activate creative placemaking in New England, develop a diverse, skilled pipeline of educators, and strengthen leadership networks in the social sector.
States Competing to Lead in Offshore Wind
Catherine Bowes of the National Wildlife Federation on why offshore wind is taking off across the US, and what’s ahead for this game-changing source of clean, renewable energy.