It's easy to understand why the Back Bay is one of America's most desirable neighborhoods. Newbury Street, Boylston Street and Commonwealth Avenue are lined with unique shops, trendy restaurants and vintage homes, making the Back Bay an extremely fashionable destination for Boston residents and visitors. In fact, it's not uncommon to spot celebrities strolling up and down these picturesque streets. This bustling neighborhood also houses the two tallest members of Boston's skyline, the Prudential Center and the John Hancock Tower, in addition to architectural treasures such as Trinity Church and the Boston Public Library.
Exploring the Neighborhood
- Back Bay Community Resources
- BRA Neighborhood Information for Back Bay
- Back Bay/Bay State Road
- Back Bay/Beacon Hill Open Space Map
- Back Bay Historic District
- Public Art in Back Bay
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My Neighborhood
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Your Neighborhood Coordinator
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myNeighborhood Viewer
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News & Press Releases »
- A Letter to Residents & Businesses Located in Impacted Boylston St. Area
- Boston Public Library to Host April 10 Public Program on Johnson Building Project
- Mayor Menino Taps Brian Swett for Top Environment and Energy Post
Calendar
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See a listing of upcoming events in Back Bay.
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D4 Police District Updates »
- Boston Police Investigate Fatal Pedestrian Accident in the area of Beacon Street & Charlesgate West
- Honoring Our Fallen Brother:
- Traffic Advisory relative to area in and around Boylston Street
Videos & Multimedia »
- BRA Board Meeting 5-16-13 Part 2
The Boston Redevelopment Authority (BRA) is the municipal planning and development agency for the City of Boston, working on both housing and commercial developments. The Board of Directors meet monthly with developers, businesses and residents to provide direction for development in the City of Boston.Watch Video » - The One Fund Boston Town Hall Meeting - May 7, 2013
The One Fund Boston Administrator, Kenneth Feinberg, conducted two town hall meetings at the Copley Square branch of the Boston Public Library for victims and victims’ families of the Boston Marathon bombings, who were invited to participate in discussions regarding the allocation of the generous donations to the fund from people around the world.Watch Video »
