Crime & Safety
Boston Plans Revitalization Of Common After Complaints Of Crime, Drug Use
The plan was developed by city and state officials, law enforcement, shelters, churches, businesses and civic organizations.
March 10, 2025
With many calling Boston Common "a disaster" because of crime and drug use, the city is looking to amp up its efforts to revitalize the common with a newly released action plan for Boston's downtown.
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The city held a public safety summit on Thursday to develop the plan, which is available on a public spreadsheet that will be updated regularly to help residents check-in on the status of the Common.
The plan was developed by city and state officials, law enforcement, shelters, churches, businesses, civic organizations, and other organizations to help address issues like drug use, homelessness and crime in the area. The plan includes 38 action items, including the creation of a One Downtown Task Force, which is still being finalized, to oversee the action plan.
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