City of Boston is working with architectural firm to rethink Copley Square
By Jon Chesto Globe Staff,Updated December 16, 2020, 7:28 p.m.
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Copley Square had a major renovation in the 1980s, transforming it into more of a green space.Blake Nissen for The Boston Globe
The Walsh administration is embarking on a possible makeover for Copley Square, one of the cityâs most recognizable and popular public spaces, and is soliciting ideas that range from modest upgrades to a major redesign.
Framed by some of Bostonâs most architecturally significant buildings, including the Boston Public Library and Trinity Church, Copley Square is paying the price for its popularity. The pavement is cracked and irregular in spots. Many trees are in rough shape, as are parts of the lawn in front of the church. And the fountain is badly in need of modernizing.
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