Open Newbury Street: Economic Activity and Urban Use

The Field Lab partnered with the City of Boston to examine the Open Newbury Street program and its effects on commercial activity, pedestrian use, and street-level economic dynamics.

Project Partner

City of Boston

Project Summary

Students analyzed how periodic street closures along Newbury Street affected business activity and foot traffic, drawing on observational data, business perspectives, and publicly available indicators.

Areas of Focus

The team examined changes in pedestrian volumes, business activity patterns, stakeholder perspectives, and governance considerations related to temporary street reallocation and urban public space use.

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