Our Executive Director recently spoke as a panelist in a City Council Hearing on Commercial Vacancies on Friday, November 15, 2024. Docket #1397Order for a hearing to discuss long-term vacant commercial spaces in the City of Boston.This matter was sponsored by Councilors Benjamin Weber, Julia Mejia, and Enrique Pepen, and…
Our Executive Director, Ginger Brown, was recently quoted on Slate.com. In an article about the changing landscape of outdoor dining, Henry Grabar explores how cities have or have not incorporated outdoor dining into their oversight. In Boston, we continue to struggle with the inequities of the application process and requirements.…
It was a perfect day for the 20th Annual Canine Costume parade, and as usual, a sterling sample of Jamaica Plain’s creativity and dog lovers. Many thanks to those who made the event possible: Our SPONSORS – TCB The Cooperative Bank and Polkadog Bakery; our judges – Jonathan Levine (JP…
We’re excited to see our Executive Director recognized in Canvas Rebel. You can read the article here: https://canvasrebel.com/life-work-with-ginger-brown/
Open Streets is coming July 21, and we are encouraging you to take your business to the street! All businesses are welcome to put tables, racks, tents, and more on the street directly in front of their business. This is highly recommended as it will increase your business dramatically! FOOD…
Many thanks to all those who attended my workshop at Main Street Now, May 8, 2024. Here is a document download of Ginger Brown’s presentation at Main Street Now 2024, “Start with Stakeholders: Beautification and Spatial Justice.” Images of Ginger Brown presenting her workshop at the Birmingham-Jefferson Conference Center in…
JP Centre/South Main Streets has been involved in a meaningful initiative to change the name of Bussey Street that bisects the Arnold Arboretum to honor an individual worthy of recognition in accord with present-day values of our Jamaica Plain and Roslindale communities. This is part of a community initiative that will…
We had a great turnout at our Lunch for Mentoring & Networking on February 27, 2024. Our guest speaker and board member, Jabrina Pullum, owner of VX at 668 Centre Street, Jamaica Plain, shared her experiences in opening her small business, and advice for those on the same journey. The…
From February 14 to February 16, our Show Your Love Projection Show was displayed on the J.P. Licks building at 659 Centre Street, Jamaica Plain. Messages of love from around the community were displayed for all to see, big as a building! Catch a recap of the show below. The…
Jamaica Plain, MA – February 1, 2024 – JP Centre/South Main Streets has awarded the 2024 Business of the Year to On Centre, located at 676 Centre Street in Jamaica Plain. Our 2024 Volunteer of the Year is Janet Galloway, Branch Manager at TCB-The Cooperative Bank Jamaica Plain. These awards…