{"id":20671,"date":"2025-03-05T15:33:34","date_gmt":"2025-03-05T20:33:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/ioc\/?page_id=20671"},"modified":"2025-07-21T16:10:05","modified_gmt":"2025-07-21T20:10:05","slug":"projects","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/ioc\/metrobridge\/projects\/","title":{"rendered":"MetroBridge Projects"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Please note that this list is not exhaustive and will be updated periodically with sample projects. To view a summary of our most recent projects, click <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/ioc\/2025\/06\/06\/2024-2025-metrobridge-recap\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<a href='https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/ioc\/2025\/06\/06\/2024-2025-metrobridge-recap\/' class='button button-primary'>Check Out 2024\u20132025 MetroBridge Projects<\/a>\n<div class=\"bu_collapsible_container \" aria-live=\"polite\" data-customize-animation=\"false\"><h3 class=\"bu_collapsible\" aria-expanded=\"false\"tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\">Arts &amp; Culture<\/h3><div class=\"bu_collapsible_section\" style=\"display: none;\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/krislamb.wixsite.com\/my-site\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Historical Research and Development of Six Community Walking Tours in Chelsea, MA<\/a><\/strong><br \/>\n<em>Course: <\/em>History of Boston (CAS HI 190)<br \/>\n<em>Faculty:<\/em> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/history\/profile\/bruce-j-schulman\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Bruce J. Schulman<\/a>, History, College of Arts &amp; Sciences<br \/>\nRead a blog post <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/ioc\/2022\/05\/31\/historical-research-and-development-of-six-walking-tours-in-chelsea\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/ioc\/files\/2021\/01\/REPORT-Revere_BU-MetroBridge_COVID19_Fall-20.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Community-Driven Design Concepts Honoring the Lives Lost to COVID-19 in Revere, MA<\/a><\/strong><br \/>\n<em>Course: <\/em>Art, Community, and Social Engagement (CFA AR 369\/569)<br \/>\n<em>Faculty:<\/em> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/cfa\/profile\/bourgault\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">R\u00e9becca Bourgault<\/a>, Art Education, College of Fine Arts<br \/>\nRead a blog post <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/ioc\/2021\/02\/27\/metrobridge-fall-2020-recap-community-driven-design-concepts-to-honor-the-lives-lost-to-covid-19-in-revere-ma\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><em>Watch a student showcase video below:<\/em><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube-nocookie.com\/embed\/DBrBxVknTW8\" title=\"YouTube video player\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"bu_collapsible_container \" aria-live=\"polite\" data-customize-animation=\"false\"><h3 class=\"bu_collapsible\" aria-expanded=\"false\"tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\">Community Engagement &amp; Assessment<\/h3><div class=\"bu_collapsible_section\" style=\"display: none;\"><strong><a href=\"\/ioc\/files\/2022\/07\/Intervention-Ideas_Old-Colony-and-MetroBridge.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Ideas to Increase Public Engagement in Planning Projects for the Old Colony Planning Council<\/a><\/strong><br \/>\n<em>Course:<\/em> The Politics and Policy of HBO\u2019s The Wire (CAS PO 313)<br \/>\n<em>Faculty:<\/em> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/polisci\/profile\/katherine-levine-einstein\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Katherine Levine Einstein<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/polisci\/profile\/david-glick\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">David Glick<\/a>, Political Science, College of Arts &amp; Sciences<\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"\/ioc\/files\/2020\/08\/Everett_BU-MetroBridge-Memo_Social-Media_AY19-20.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Researching How Local Governments Use Social Media as a Community Engagement Tool for Everett, MA<\/a><\/strong><br \/>\n<em>Course:<\/em> Masters Collaboratory Project (COM EM 777)<br \/>\n<em>Faculty:<\/em> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/com\/profile\/kelsey-prena\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Kelsey Prena<\/a>, Emerging Media Studies, College of Communication<\/p>\n<p><em>Watch a student showcase video below:<\/em><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube-nocookie.com\/embed\/P_95EA2jsGQ\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"bu_collapsible_container \" aria-live=\"polite\" data-customize-animation=\"false\"><h3 class=\"bu_collapsible\" aria-expanded=\"false\"tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\">Economic Development &amp; Planning<\/h3><div class=\"bu_collapsible_section\" style=\"display: none;\"><strong><a href=\"\/ioc\/files\/2022\/07\/Report_On-the-Curb_Boston-and-MetroBridge.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Understanding Curb Usage Through Observational Research in Boston, MA<\/a><\/strong><br \/>\n<em>Course:<\/em> Urban Research Methods (MET UA 703)<br \/>\n<em>Faculty:<\/em> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/cityplanning\/people\/faculty\/sungu-eryilmaz\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"> Yesim Sungu-Eryilmaz <\/a>, City Planning and Urban Affairs, Metropolitan College<br \/>\nRead a blog post <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/ioc\/2022\/02\/24\/understanding-curb-usage-in-bostons-west-broadway-corridor-through-observational-research\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"\/ioc\/files\/2019\/08\/New-Bedford_BU-MetroBridge-Report_Downtown-Food-Market.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Exploring Models for Downtown Food Markets in New Bedford, MA<\/a><br \/>\n<\/strong><em>Course:<\/em> Master of Science in Management Studies, Module 4<br \/>\n<em>Faculty:<\/em> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/questrom\/profile\/joseph-lipuma\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Joseph LiPuma<\/a>,\u00a0Strategy and Innovation, Questrom School of Business<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"bu_collapsible_container \" aria-live=\"polite\" data-customize-animation=\"false\"><h3 class=\"bu_collapsible\" aria-expanded=\"false\"tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\">Elder Services<\/h3><div class=\"bu_collapsible_section\" style=\"display: none;\"><strong><a href=\"\/ioc\/files\/2020\/08\/Easton_BU-MetroBridge-Memo_AARP-Survey_AY20-21-1.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Surveying the Needs of Residents Aged 50+ to\u00a0Foster an Age-Friendly Community in Easton, MA<\/a><\/strong><br \/>\n<em>Course:<\/em> Urban Research Methods (MET UA 703)<br \/>\n<em>Faculty:<\/em> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/cityplanning\/people\/faculty\/sungu-eryilmaz\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Yesim Sungu-Eryilmaz<\/a>, City Planning and Urban Affairs, MET<\/p>\n<p><em>Watch a student showcase video below:<\/em><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube-nocookie.com\/embed\/bTmrpjym8W8\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"bu_collapsible_container \" aria-live=\"polite\" data-customize-animation=\"false\"><h3 class=\"bu_collapsible\" aria-expanded=\"false\"tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\">Environment &amp; Sustainability<\/h3><div class=\"bu_collapsible_section\" style=\"display: none;\"><strong><a href=\"\/ioc\/files\/2021\/10\/Chelsea-Energy-Memo.docx.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Encouraging MassSave Home Energy Audits in Chelsea, MA<\/a><br \/>\n<\/strong><em>Course:<\/em> Local Policy Analysis Lab (CAS PO 524)<br \/>\n<em>Faculty:<\/em> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/polisci\/profile\/david-glick\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">David Glick<\/a>, Political Science, College of Arts &amp; Sciences<\/p>\n<p><em>Watch a student showcase video below:<\/em><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube-nocookie.com\/embed\/bUVCVnqQ0pw\" title=\"YouTube video player\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"bu_collapsible_container \" aria-live=\"polite\" data-customize-animation=\"false\"><h3 class=\"bu_collapsible\" aria-expanded=\"false\"tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\">Equity and Justice<\/h3><div class=\"bu_collapsible_section\" style=\"display: none;\"><strong><a href=\"\/ioc\/files\/2022\/07\/Charlesgate-Park_FINAL_6_1-1.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Charlesgate Park Through an Equity Lens for the Charlesgate Alliance<\/a><\/strong><br \/>\n<em>Course:<\/em>\u00a0Equity and Social Justice (MET UA 510)<br \/>\n<em>Faculty:<\/em> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/cityplanning\/people\/faculty\/faculty-profiles\/haegi-kwon-phd\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Haegi Kwon<\/a>, City Planning and Urban Affairs, Metropolitan College<\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/ioc\/files\/2021\/01\/MEMO_BU-MetroBridge_Framingham_Racial-Equity_Fall-20.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Racial Equity Analysis of Local Government Representation and Participation in Framingham, MA<\/a><\/strong><br \/>\n<em>Course:<\/em>\u00a0Inequality and American\u00a0Politics (CAS PO 519)<br \/>\n<em>Faculty:<\/em> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/polisci\/people\/faculty\/katherine-levine-einstein\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Katherine Levine Einstein<\/a>, Political Science, College of Arts &amp; Sciences<br \/>\nRead a blog post <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/ioc\/2021\/03\/19\/metrobridge-fall-2020-recap-insight-into-community-processes-in-framingham-to-help-inform-the-mayors-racial-equity-initiative\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><em>Watch a student project showcase video below:<\/em><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube-nocookie.com\/embed\/6pQ9KfiDbXY\" title=\"YouTube video player\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"bu_collapsible_container \" aria-live=\"polite\" data-customize-animation=\"false\"><h3 class=\"bu_collapsible\" aria-expanded=\"false\"tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\">Housing<\/h3><div class=\"bu_collapsible_section\" style=\"display: none;\"><strong><a href=\"\/ioc\/files\/2022\/07\/Final-Consulting-Report_SAR-HS-349_Fall-2021_Eldred.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Approaches to Addressing Homelessness in Framingham, MA<\/a><\/strong><br \/>\n<em>Course:<\/em> Cultural Humility, Racial Justice, and Health (SAR HS 349)<br \/>\n<strong><\/strong><em>Faculty:<\/em> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/sargent\/profile\/kaytlin-eldred-mph\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Kaytlin Eldred<\/a>, Health Sciences, Sargent College<br \/>\nRead a blog post <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/ioc\/2022\/03\/04\/proposing-solutions-to-homelessness-in-downtown-framingham\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">here<\/a>.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"bu_collapsible_container \" aria-live=\"polite\" data-customize-animation=\"false\"><h3 class=\"bu_collapsible\" aria-expanded=\"false\"tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\">Public Health &amp; Human Services<\/h3><div class=\"bu_collapsible_section\" style=\"display: none;\"><strong><a href=\"\/ioc\/files\/2022\/07\/BU-MetroBridge-Final-Report_Coalition-for-a-Healthy-Greater-Worcester.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Best Practices Research on Health Equity Initiatives in Worcester, MA<\/a><\/strong><br \/>\n<em>Course:<\/em> Cultural Humility, Racial Justice, and Health (SAR HS 349)<br \/>\n<strong><\/strong><em>Faculty:<\/em> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/sargent\/profile\/kaytlin-eldred-mph\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Kaytlin Eldred<\/a>, Health Sciences, Sargent College<br \/>\nRead a blog post <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/ioc\/2022\/05\/31\/best-practices-research-on-health-equity-initiatives-in-worcester\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"\/ioc\/files\/2019\/08\/Winthrop_BU-MetroBridge-Report_Public-Health-Hackathon.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Innovating Solutions to Key Public Health Challenges in Winthrop, MA: Addressing Air Quality, Creating a Culture of Consent, and Educating Informed Health Consumers<\/a><br \/>\n<\/strong><em>Course:<\/em> Interdisciplinary Perspectives on Global Health (KCH HC 302)<br \/>\n<em>Faculty:<\/em> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/khc\/profile\/carrie-preston\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Carrie Preston<\/a>, Kilachand Honors College<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"bu_collapsible_container \" aria-live=\"polite\" data-customize-animation=\"false\"><h3 class=\"bu_collapsible\" aria-expanded=\"false\"tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\">Transportation &amp; Parking<\/h3><div class=\"bu_collapsible_section\" style=\"display: none;\"><strong><a href=\"\/ioc\/files\/2022\/07\/PO524-Project-Final-1.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Analysis of Parking Programs and Policies in Providence, RI<\/a><\/strong><br \/>\n<em>Course:\u00a0<\/em>Local Policy Analysis Lab (CAS PO 524)<br \/>\n<em>Faculty:<\/em> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/polisci\/profile\/david-glick\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">David Glick<\/a>, Political Science, College of Arts &amp; Sciences<br \/>\nRead a blog post <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/ioc\/2022\/05\/31\/analysis-of-parking-programs-and-policies-in-providence\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"\/ioc\/files\/2019\/08\/Everett_BU-MetroBridge-Report_Sustainable-Transit-1.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Increasing Ridership on Bus Rapid Transit in Everett, MA<\/a><br \/>\n<\/strong><em>Course:<\/em> Urban Public Policy Lab\u00a0(CAS PO 520)<br \/>\n<em>Faculty:<\/em> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/polisci\/profile\/david-glick\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">David Glick<\/a>, Political Science, College of Arts &amp; 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