EGLESTON SQUARE MAIN STREET

This program creates an environment that strengthens the economic vitality and health of the district. Creative placekeeping reflects and preserves a place’s identities and cultures, highlighting the uniqueness of Egleston Square. Through collaboration with neighborhood groups, artists, partner organizations, and the City of Boston, we beautify and revitalize the neighborhood’s storefronts, streetscapes, parks and green spaces. Example projects include:
● Advocating for the restoration of the Egleston Square Peace Garden
● La Isla: a public pop-up series for creative placekeeping, public health, and economic recovery from COVID-19
● Supporting green space/streetscape improvements including Robert Lawson Park and Dixwell Park
● Public art, such as murals, banners, and art installations
● Storefront improvements through the City of Boston

We work with volunteers and partner organizations on trauma-informed practices attending to community health. This includes public safety, walkability, transportation, community building and other complex issues that impact the success of Egleston Square businesses and the well-being of our community.
Volunteers with expertise, experience or interest in community health; recovery, addiction, and mental illness; homelessness; transportation/ pedestrian safety, and youth and elder issues are especially welcomed.
Example projects or initiatives include:
● Summit for a Safe and Healthy Egleston in December 2019
● One Egleston: Looking Good, Feeling Better in January 2020
● Winter coat drives
● Involvement / advocacy around the Egleston Square Transit Redesign
● Organizing inclusive community events and programs in the
neighborhood

Egleston Square Main Street sustains neighborhood revitalization as a grassroots effort by bringing together neighbors, merchants, and youth. In order to do this, we must grow our organization and build critical resources for our neighborhood. Example projects include:
● Raising funds for the organization through fundraising events, applying for grants, cultivating relationships with donors
● Promoting Egleston Square Main Street and our business district
● Recruiting and training volunteers
● Organizing community-building activities