Copley Square’s redesign has stirred controversy. But a prominent urban designer urges patience

Copley Square’s redesign has stirred controversy. But a prominent urban designer urges patience

Some Bostonians aren’t thrilled to see there’s less green, and a lot more gray, at the partially reopened Copley Square Park. But Jeff Speck, an urban designer from Brookline, makes the case in favor of the redesign.

55 line could see service expanded in second phase of  Bus Network Redesign – The Boston Sun

As a component of the MBTA’s ongoing Bus Network Redesign program, the 55 line could see its hours of operation expanded, including during weekday peak hours, while connecting the West Fenway neighborhood to Copley Station. ​The first phase of the BNRD changes began in December 2024 in Chelsea, Everett, Revere, Malden, Somerville, Cambridge, and East Boston. The next phase of changes, which is now being planned, will be implemented incrementally…