In person. Free.This tour has been submitted for 1.0 LA CES HSW + 1.0 AIA LU HSW. Status: pending.

Join us outside!

This year’s Inside/Out series continues at the latest iteration of one of Boston's most iconic civic spaces…

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Since 1883, Copley Square has been a vibrant gathering place framed by Boston’s most iconic architecture. To ensure its future as a cherished community hub, the City of Boston Parks & Recreation Department partnered with Sasaki to revitalize the 2.4-acre plaza.

Through an informed, community-driven process, the redesigned square offers a reinvigorated, equitable space for everyone. The update preserves mature trees, upgrades the fountain for function, sustainability, and ADA accessibility, improves walking paths, and creates a cohesive, flexible site for year-round events.

This tour will be led by

Kira Sargent, Sasaki

Zachary Christo, Sasaki

B Chatfield, Department of Parks and Recreation, City of Boston

All are welcome.

Tickets are free but limited. Get your tickets here.

Members and non-members, coworkers + students, friends + families + kids. Tickets are FREE, tour size limited, registration appreciated. Please come dressed for the weather, prepared to walk outside.

We aim to go in most weather. We will email all ticket holders and post any changes here.

We look forward to exploring with you!

Copley Square began as an intersection at the civic heart of the newly created Back Bay, and has changed dramatically along with the city.

Below, in 1950 and 1900. Source: Digital Commonwealth.