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Our exhibition More or Less in Common: Environment and Justice in the Human Landscape opens March 18 at our free gallery at the Central Library in Copley Square.

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Urban Development and Community Resilience in Roxbury
24
May

Urban Development and Community Resilience in Roxbury

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Charles River Trivia Night
26
May

Charles River Trivia Night

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Preserving Roxbury’s Housing Through Adaptive Reuse
15
Jun

Preserving Roxbury’s Housing Through Adaptive Reuse

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Celebrating Frederick Law Olmsted
  • Apr 26, 2022
  • Megan Nally

Celebrating Frederick Law Olmsted

Today—April 26th, 2022—marks the 200th anniversary of the birth of Frederick Law Olmsted. Join us in celebrating his legacy and contributions to landscapes across the country!

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Going Green In Union Square
  • Mar 24, 2022
  • Rachel Sharer

Going Green In Union Square

This past Monday marked the historic opening of the new Union Square stop on the MBTA's Green Line extension. In this article, we unpack the history of Union Square and explore how transit relates to broader social justice issues.

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