Boston, MA
The Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) is undertaking the repair and preservation of landscape architect, Arthur Shurcliff’s granite overlooks, the Storrow Memorial and the granite coping and path along the Storrow Lagoon.
Brown, Richardson & Rowe is a member of the design team restoring these decorative elements designed by Shurcliff in the 1930’s. The Overlooks include Commissioners Landing, the Dartmouth Street Overlook and the Gloucester Street Overlook. These structures are very popular with pedestrians and boaters, providing wonderful Charles River views and places to rest.
Project goals, as stated in DCR’s Master Plan for the Charles River Basin, include: restore the historic Overlooks and Landings; improve conditions for bicycles and pedestrians along the Storrow Lagoon; and add historically reminiscent pedestrian lighting to the Overlooks. DCR will restore Commissioners Landing starting in the fall of 2007. The restoration of the remaining facilities will begin in spring 2008.
