Boston's Neighborhoods

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	Planning Initiatives:
	1. Thoreau Path Site Improvements Located in Boston’s West End, Thoreau Path is a 20’ wide passageway that provide...
	2. West End Area Planning 2003 In response to widespread expressions of interest in the future of the West End ...

	Development Projects:
	1. 121-127 Portland Street (The Forecaster Bldg)
	2. MGH Museum and History Center
	3. One Canal (Bullfinch Parcel 2ABC)
	4. Simpson Parcel 1 AKA The Victor
	5. Suffolk University- 20 Somerset Street
	6. The Merano

	Maps: Go to: www.mapjunction.com/BRA for the Boston Atlas main web site.
	1. Charles Street/Cambridge Street

	Publications:
	1. ACS 2007-2011 Estimate- Beacon Hill  2013 - PDF
	2. ACS 2007-2011 Estimate-Back Bay-Beacon Hill  2013 - PDF
	3. Beacon Hill 2010 SF-1 NBRHD  2011 - PDF
	4. ACS 2005-2009 Estimate-Back Bay-Beacon Hill  2011 - PDF
	5. ACS 2005-2009 Estimate-Beacon Hill  2011 - PDF
	6. Beacon Hill Neighborhood 2010 Census Population  2011 - PDF
	7. West End Neighborhood 2010 Census Population  2011 - PDF

	Links:
	1. Beacon Hill Online