Introducing: The Ashmont Activation Team

Written By Elle Marrone

The Ashmont Activation Team is a 25-member group of local residents, business owners, artists, and community partners working together to reimagine the future of Ashmont Station Plaza / Droser Plaza. Guided by facilitator Maria Fernandes, the team is participating in a series of workshops and conversations to explore how the Plaza can better serve the neighborhood.

  • Meeting One: Grounding in the lived experience of the Plaza through discussions of how the Plaza currently engages the five senses and what we dream for in the future.

  • Meeting Two: Reflecting on how the space is used today through the lens of “inclusivity” and drafting our priority values for the Plaza.

  • Meeting Three: Drafting a mission for our Plaza pilot programs and design improvements plus generating ideas for pilot programs and improvements for 2026.

Now, we’re refining what comes next—and we want your input.

This initiative is supported through the Activating Boston grant program (Cycle 2), funded by John Hancock and Healthy Places by Design, which invests in community-led efforts to transform public spaces into places that promote connection, well-being, and neighborhood pride.

Follow along for updates after each meeting and to provide your feedback on the work.

Save the date for Tuesday, May 12 at 6:30 PM for our final public presentation. More info here.

Elle Marrone
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