E. Foster urban vitality: arts, culture, shops, & services
The region’s urban communities boast an abundance of shops, services, culture, and amusement within easy reach. Neighborhood business districts, historic neighborhoods, museums, galleries, and performing arts are all powerful resources that can help to attract and retain residents in urban areas. Urban neighborhoods in the metropolitan Boston region are home to thousands of arts and culture related organizations, facilities, and resources. Ranging from impromptu musical groups to major fine arts museums, these resources are highly diverse in their size and mission. Collectively, they play an important social, civic, and economic role in the region’s urban neighborhoods
14) Strengthen downtown and neighborhood business districts
15) Support arts and culture to build community and civic engagement