Feasibility Study for Development of a Multi-Service Community Center in the

Boston Public Facilities Dept

ISBN 10: 1332260993 / ISBN 13: 9781332260997

Published by Forgotten Books, 2022

About this Item

Print on Demand. This book, the result of a multi-year collaboration between the academic and public sectors of Boston, intricately analyzes the demands, gaps, and future possibilities for social service delivery in the Mattapan neighborhood of Boston. The authors conducted a household survey of residents, interviews with community leaders, and an exhaustive study of the current agencies serving Mattapan to develop a comprehensive plan for addressing unmet needs. Their findings detail the strengths and areas for improvement of the current system, including the specific services that are most urgently needed. This book is an essential guide for residents of Mattapan and a valuable planning tool for community organizers and those seeking to empower communities. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Feasibility Study for Development of a Multi-Service Community Center in the
• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication Date: 2022
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1332260993
• ISBN 13: 9781332260997
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: New
• Book Type: print-on-demand item
• Seller catalogs:
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Synopsis

A feasibility study examines what it would take to create a new multi‑service community center in Mattapan, Boston, focusing on community needs, site options, and governance ideas.

It translates community input into practical planning steps for developers, funders, and residents.

This edition outlines priority needs in education, health, housing, and youth services; it surveys possible centers and sites; and it sketches how a future organization could operate and fund the center.

• What residents want from a center serving education, recreation, health, and social services.
• How site locations near Walker Playground and Tileston School could work in practice.
• How costs, funding options, and governance structures might be arranged.
• How planning and design decisions align with community priorities and partnerships.

Ideal for readers of urban planning, community development, and local history who want a grounded view of the planning process and community-driven assumptions.