Evolution of Public Space in Davis Square

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While doing some research on the history of development in Davis Square, I found this detailed study of how the community helped reshape Davis Square into a great public space. The organization that conducted the study is the Project for Public Spaces:

"The Project for Public Spaces is a nonprofit organization dedicated to creating and sustaining public places that build communities. They provide technical assistance, education, and research through programs in parks, plazas and central squares; buildings and civic architecture; transportation; and public markets."

Their website has lots of great information and practical advice for community activists on how to create and preserve great public spaces (like Davis Square!).

Does anyone know when/where the Davis Square Task Force meets? Sounds like a good forum for people to voice opinions and ideas.

"Take Back the Greenspace" Aug 9, Foss Park

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I'm posting this cause I think it's important. Especially considering the recent shooting in East Somerville.

> The Somerville Women’s Commission invites you to come to Foss Park on August
> 9th to “Take Back the Greenspace”.  Everyone deserves to feel safe in
> Somerville’s parks and open spaces.  In the past year, several sexual
> assaults in the park have threatened women and girls’ comfort and safety in
> open spaces.  We want you to join us as we acknowledge the pain of the
> survivors and also help to create safe spaces for all.
>
> The event will include speakers such as Mayor Dorothy Kelly Gay and Jen Hill
> from Groundwork Somerville, safety demonstrations by Model Mugging, tables
> from local organizations with information both on safety and enjoying and
> enhancing open spaces, and reggae/blues music by Ken Selcer and Friends.
> The event will take place near the pool house in Foss Park from 4-7pm on
> Saturday August 9th.  Foss Park is located between McGrath Highway and
> Broadway in East Somerville and is Accessible by MBTA Bus Routes #89, #95 &
> #101.  Please join us.
>
> Co-sponsors include: Boston Area Rape Crisis Center, Groundwork Somerville,
> RESPOND & Model Mugging
>
> Services donated by: Cambridge Health Alliance, Christ Episcopal Church,
> Brazilian Martial Arts Center and The Nameless Coffeehouse
>
> For more information contact: The Somerville Commission for Women at
> scw@ci.somerville.ma.us or 617-625-6600 x2406
>
>
> For information about the
> Somerville Commission for Women
> Contact:
> Christie Mase, Executive Director
> City Hall Annex
> 50 Evergreen Ave
> Somerville, MA 02145
>
> 617-625-6600 ext. 2406
>
> or write to Katie Wallace and Christie Mase at scw@ci.somerville.ma.us
>