THE EMERALD NECKLACE’S
MISSING LINK
Charlesgate - Boston, MA, USA
Landing Studio
Summer 2023
The Charlesgate project aims to restore the broken link in the Emerald Necklace Park System -- connecting this park to the Charles River Esplanade and restoring the Muddy River’s ecological infrastrucutre performance. In the 60s, the Bowker roadway overpass severed Charlesgate’s function as a public park and created additional stormwater discharge. This project aims to provide new public programming under the underpass, improve runoff management, water quality and provide habitat opportunities. The project is in collaboration with The Emerald Necklace Conservancy, Charlesgate Alliance, Massachusett’s Department of Conservation and Recreation & MassDOT.