Monday, April 4, 2011

Alliance Advocates for Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary Parking to be Returned to Parkland

The Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary (MEEI) unveiled a ten year Institutional Master Plan to guide its growth and change. The plan proposes a new four-story building on the parking lot adjacent to the John Jeffries House, the demolition of four buildings on Cambridge Street (one of which dates to 1889) to make room for a new ten-story building, and an addition/renovation to the main building at 243 Charles Street.

The Alliance has requested additional information regarding the proposed demolition. The Alliance has also supported The Esplanade Association in requesting that MEEI consider turning some of its parking lot area along the Charles River back to parkland. This change would provide additional green space in close proximity to the newly landmarked Charles River Esplanade and the Charles River Basin, which is listed on the National Register of Historic Places, and is one of Boston's most well-loved and well-used recreational and historic resources. It would also improve the setting for the approach to the Longfellow Bridge in concert with its planned rehabilitation.

MEEI has voiced its desire to work openly with residents of the surrounding neighborhoods on the revision of its ten-year plan.

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