The Tontine Crescent Tactical Plaza is centrally located in Boston’s Downtown Crossing. The project was initially conceived as part of the city’s “Go Boston 2030” transportation plan, which seeks to reclaim excess roadway for pedestrian use. After the opening of the plaza, Mayor Walsh stated “I am excited to activate this space in downtown Boston and show the possibilities for redesigning streetscapes for the benefit of all modes of travel. Reclaiming the Tontine Crescent Plaza and turning it into an area where people can travel safely and enjoy the city surrounding them is what we strive to accomplish in our mobility plan, and I am thrilled that it
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