These parks, plazas, gardens, etc., are all within or very near the city's various commercial hubs, including the Financial District, Government Center, and Copley.
The city on Thursday evening plans to turn on 325 recently installed LED lights around its municipal hub. The illumination is supposed to make the area safer and save Boston money. But will it make people finally love City Hall?
There will be beer, though. This winter's plans for Boston's municipal tundra include a garden dedicated to the beverage as well as an ice-skating path and dozens of vendors. They do not include a Ferris wheel or a restaurant.