A Contemporary Square
The 1899 façade of South Station anchors a vibrant, contemporary square that serves many functions. A series of festivals, outdoor films, and art exhibits make Dewey Square one of the most programmed sections of the Rose Kennedy Greenway. The green space in the foreground served as the site of the Occupy Boston movement in 2011.
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Head Houses
Glass-louvered head houses leading to the underground subway serve as glowing beacons at night. The glass lobbies of the surrounding office buildings inspired the concept behind these structures, with the completed head houses acting as a public version of these private spaces.
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Food Trucks Bring the Crowds
An array of food trucks and a weekly farmer’s market have made the square a popular place to sample innovative local cuisine or simply grab a quick bite to eat.
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A Carpet of Stone and Concrete
The space is articulated by a continuous carpet of stone and concrete pavers that provide a dynamic juxtaposition with the patterns of commuter movement and wide range of programmatic elements that enliven the place every day.
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Lunchtime
Outdoor furniture allows the space to be used as a lunchtime meeting spaces – even on the windiest of days.
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Seating Enables Gatherings
Seating options create opportunities for informal gatherings, small or large. The large lawn panel serves as a venue for activities and exhibits.
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Monumental Public Works
In 2012, the Brazilian twin brothers Otavio and Gustavo Pandolfo (Os Gemeos) painted a 70' x 70' mural on the Air Intake Structure in conjunction with their first solo exhibition in the United States at Boston’s Institute of Contemporary Art. This mural will be removed in October 2013 and replaced as part of an ongoing series of monumental public works.
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Sustainable Urban Gardening
The green space is lined by the Dewey Demonstration Gardens, which serve as an educational display with descriptions of sustainable, urban gardening practices. The demonstration gardens feature pollinator plants that attract beneficial insects, unusual edible plants, and a rain garden comprised of native plants of the Northeast. There's also a dedicated area for composting.
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Federal Reserve Plaza
Adjacent to Dewey Square, the Federal Reserve Plaza by Halvorson Design Partnership extends the distinctive paving patterns while creating a unique, independent landscape design that's noteworthy and worth visiting.
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