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Boston is known as the city of neighborhoods. Each area with its own distinct history, architecture, and culture. Established in 1634, the Boston Common has served a community purpose for almost 400 years. Join us as part of the City of Neighborhoods Series where we tour the latest addition to Boston's community space.  

Located in America’s oldest public park, The Embrace is one of the largest memorials dedicated to civil rights and social justice. The 6,000-SF circular plaza surrounding the monument features granite custom-shaped pavers, benches and wall elements. Chosen for its historical significance as the site of one of the first civil rights marches, the “1965 Freedom Plaza” is made up of over 1,300 granite stone pieces in six different finishes with diamond-shaped pavers that evoke African American quilt making traditions.  Completed in December 2022 and opened to the public in February 2023, Skanska’s Boston team donated close to 2,900 hours in project management services, working with the Design Team and Artist Team from conceptual through final design, permitting, and construction.  This included, guiding Embrace Boston through determining the necessary permits from various city departments and agencies, acting as the steward of the budget and helping oversee the general contractor hired by the city to perform the work.
 
Together, The Embrace and The 1965 Freedom Plaza create a memorial which marks the first step in a transformative vision for the city of Boston.
 
Presenters to be announced.
 
Afterwards, join your colleagues for a reception with appetizers and a hosted bar!

Guy Fieri's Kitchen and Bar
186 Tremont Street
Boston, MA 02116

AGC MA Construction inclusion Week Events

Construction Inclusion Week is the first effort to harness the collective power of general contractors, specialty contractors, subcontractors, and suppliers. This week aims to build awareness of the need to improve diversity and inclusion in the construction industry by providing content and resources.

Below you'll find a number of different events AGC MA is hosting during Construction Inclusion Week to help build awareness and and improve diversity in the industry.
 

BWiC/CFDI Open House October 16, 2023 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM Siena Construction Company Offices Learn more here.

Diversity Summit October 17, 2023 2:00 PM - 6:00 PM Boston University's Agganis Arena Learn more here.

Adopt-A-School October 20, 2023 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM Boston Area Schools Learn more here.

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