The Border Street area of East Boston’s waterfront is a near-term priority in the City’s efforts to address climate change and enhance coastal resilience. As the threat of coastal flooding intensifies, the Border Street waterfront has been identified as a critical flood pathway that requires immediate attention and intervention. This stretch of coastline is both a vulnerable zone and an opportunity for climate adaptation strategies and public realm improvements.

Led by the City of Boston Office of Climate Resilience, the Resilient Border Street Waterfront Project aims to protect East Boston residents, businesses, infrastructure, and open spaces from the impact of flooding. Through partnering with private landowners in the project area, the City is designing coastal flood protection that will repair and elevate existing degraded infrastructure and enhance the waterfront for the public while working within existing the Designated Port Area (DPA).

The project will protect residents of over 1,150 residential properties in Environmental Justice neighborhoods, critical regional highway and subway tunnels, local businesses, and critical facilities.