The City of Revere has completed and is actively working on various planning projects and guides to shape its vision for the future. These projects, developed by the Department of Planning & Community Development, reflect the collaboration of the city's experienced planning team, along with input from municipal, regional, and state officials, nonprofits, local businesses, and community organizations. These efforts are instrumental in guiding Revere's growth and development.
Ongoing Projects
Gibson Park Resiliency & Recreation Project
The City of Revere has undertaken a significant redevelopment project to reduce current and future threats from flooding and sea level rise in your Riverside Neighborhood. The Gibson Park Resiliency Project is aimed at providing nature-based resiliency measures to an area that has historically faced both tidal and storm flooding events. Beginning in 2020 with RiverFront Masterplan, the City has been working to reduce risk and redevelop the area around Gibson Park and Mills Avenue Neighborhood to improve resiliency and recreational opportunity. Specifically, the project produced four goals for the project: creating resiliency, serving the community, addressing historic high tide flooding, and cleaning up the environment.
A status update presentation was presented on April 15th, 2026. You can view the presentation here (aquí) and watch the live recording here to get the most recent information on the project.
The project consists of the redevelopment of Gibson Park into an up-to-date multi-program recreational facility incorporating nature-based interventions to protect the Riverside Neighborhood from current and future threats from flooding and sea level rise. Additionally, work along Mills Avenue includes the installation of a nature-based berm, updating the municipal storm water system, and use of a pump station/sub-grade storm water storage holding .
Please note that the Proponent has provided supplemental information in the form of a revised DEIR. The revised DEIR, including the narrative and the appendices is available via the dropbox link below:
Air quality monitors have been collecting data across the City for nearly 6 years. A presentation on April 15th, 2026 summarized the data findings. You can view the presentation here (aquí) and watch the live recording here.
Riverside Drainage Improvements
To protect vulnerable neighborhoods from the impacts of flooding, many drainage improvements are being studied and proposed. A full presentation explaining the existing data, as well as the proposed improvements, was presented on April 15th, 2026. You can view the full presentation here (aquí) and view the live recording here.
Curbside Compost Pilot
The City has partnered with Garbage to Garden to introduce Revere's first composting pilot. The goal of this partnership is to encourage residents to divert food waste from the City's curbside trash collection program. Residents will be able to subscribe to have food waste collected and diverted from the trash stream. Plus, the first 1,000 participants will score free wheeled compost carts.
To learn more about the program, you can view this presentation or watch the live recording. Sign up here to go green, reduce waste, and make Revere even more sustainable!
Beachmont Fire Station
In 2021, Ward One Councillor McKenna proposed turning the decommissioned Beachmont Fire Station into a community art center. The City received a grant from the Metropolitan Planning Council to explore this idea through public input and a stakeholder group. The first phase of this work will begin next month with a roof replacement, thanks to a donation from Link Logistics, with further renovations scheduled for spring/summer 2025.
Resilient Bennington St & Fredericks Park, Boston/Revere
Summary of Project Scope and Goals
Conduct a feasibility assessment, preliminary schematic design, and permitting evaluation of three flood risk reduction alternatives;
Identify a preferred alternative that will protect East Boston and Revere from the near- and long-term impacts of coastal flooding from sea-level rise and storms;
Advance the preferred alternative into further schematic design;
Ensure that the preferred alternative will support the health and longevity of Belle Isle Marsh;
Ensure that the preferred alternative support co-benefits along Bennington Street, including green storm water infrastructure, tree canopy, and active transportation; and
Redesign Fredericks Park to improve coastal resilience, storm water management, recreational amenities, and ecological habitat
Resilient Bennington St. & Fredericks Park, Boston/Revere presentation and recording here.
Revere Municipal Aggregation Plan (Revere Power Choice)
Revere Power Choice
Revere Power Choice is in development! A group electricity buying program for residents and businesses, Revere Power Choice will use the purchasing power of our community to provide:
Stable electricity prices
New electricity choices
Consumer protections
With the launch of the program, you will see a change in the price that is used to calculate the electricity supply charge on your National Grid electric bill, but National Grid will continue to deliver your electricity and handle billing without interruption.
While Revere Power Choice will not be able to guarantee lower prices compared with National Grid’s electricity supply prices, the City will work toward providing prices that are competitive and stable.
In launching Revere Power Choice, Revere will join nearly 200 other Massachusetts communities with similar programs.
For additional information about Revere Power Choice, please visit the program website at ReverePowerChoice.com.
Saugus River Watershed
For the communities of Revere, Lynn, Saugus, Malden, and Everett, the impacts of coastal flooding, erosion, and storms are already being felt. Future climate and sea level rise conditions are expected to exacerbate these impacts. The Saugus Pines River Advocacy for Regional Resilience (SPRARR) was established in 2021 to develop a regional plan for future coastal conditions and to build resilience in the area's most vulnerable locations. Join SPRARR for a community update on the Saugus/Pines River Regional Watershed Vulnerability Assessment and Regional Adaption Plan. Stay tuned for future events here.
RT 1A Roundabout Project
The project management team presented the Wetland Protection Act Notice of Intent to the Revere Conservation Commission on February 19th, 2025. The Commission issued an order of conditions for Phase 1 of the project, which includes new ramps and a roundabout.
A Notice of Intent for Phase 2, the Gibson Park Access Road, will be submitted as the design of that phase nears 75%. The project also received a Public Benefits Letter of Determination from MEPA. The Local Bottleneck Program - MassDOT has assigned Nitsch Engineering Inc. to evaluate the intersections of Broadway at Cushman and School Street and Broadway at Malden Street that were selected for the Local Bottle Neck Program. Nitch Engineering Inc. has worked with city planners during the feasibility analysis of the high school selection process and is currently working with DPCD on its Bike, Ped & Roll Masterplan.
The City of Revere proposes to build on recommendations made from City Councilor Joanne McKenna and recommendations made from the FY22 Municipal Vulnerability Preparedness (MVP) Action Grant that funded a detailed Belle Isle Marsh Climate Vulnerability Assessment (CVA). The CVA identified shorelines around Belle Isle Marsh at risk of coastal storm flooding, which has initiated multiple residency projects, including the Resilient Bennington Street and Fredericks Park Project (MVP FY23 Project) and the Short Beach/ Winthrop Parkway Resiliency Project (NFWF FY23 Project). The Pearl Ave shoreline, located between these two projects, was identified as a residential area of vulnerability. In this area, infrastructure at risk from storm damage includes the southern boundary of Beachmont in southeast Revere, which abuts Belle Isle Marsh. The project area includes the residential roadways of Pearl Ave, Summer Street, Crustal Ave, and Winthrop Ave. The City of Revere, committed to addressing the ongoing risk residents face, is looking to fill the gap between these two ongoing projects.
March 9th Community Meeting Recap
On March 9th, there was a community meeting held at the Revere History Museum to review the new flood monitoring system that uses text message alerts to inform residents about potential flood risk. The meeting discussed the implications of the data and how we can better plan for future flood events. If you missed the meeting, you can view the presentation here.
Community Gardens
The Beachmont Abrams Community Garden has been a great success, and the city has a waitlist for residents that are interested in participating in a community gardening. The city will award a contract in the spring of 2025 to build an additional Community Garden on Broad Sound Ave with 22 gardens and a separate public area with fruit trees.
Massachusetts Clean Energy Center (MassCEC) On-Street Charging Solutions Program
The City of Revere has been selected to participate in the MassCEC On-Street Charging Solutions Program a part of the Project Implementation offering, securing $500,000 in fully funded curbside electric vehicle charging infrastructure. This initiative will expand convenient and accessible curbside electric vehicle charging options, targeting residents who lack dedicated off-street parking, such as those renting apartments, living in multi-family buildings, or in environmental justice neighborhoods.
Key program features include:
Installation of curbside charging stations along public streets for easy access
Support for up to three locations and up to ten charging ports at no cost to the City
Use of Level 2 chargers, which can add significant range to vehicles in just a few hours
Focused outreach for renters, multi-unit dwellers, and neighborhoods with limited charging options
Advancement of sustainability and clean transportation goals, reducing pollution and helping Revere transition to more resilient, eco-friendly mobility solutions
Construction has started on Flaherty Square! Once complete, this underutilized space will introduce more trees and shade cover for passive recreation. We anticipate this project will be complete by mid/late November.
If you have questions about the ongoing work, please contact Elle Baker.
Fitzhenry Square Dog Park
The transformation of Fitzhenry Square into an official dog park is a long-awaited improvement to the current conditions of the makeshift dog park. Construction began on Fitzhenry Square on October 1st, 2025. We anticipate this project will be complete by mid/late November 2025 for all dogs and dog-lovers!
If you have questions about the project, please contact Elle Baker.
Completed Projects
Hohonu Sensors
After hearing from residents that they wanted an alert system to warn them in anticipation of potential flood events, the City installed four Hohonu flood sensors in the Riverside and Beachmont neighborhoods. These sensors will track tidal cycles within Rumney Marsh and Belle Isle Marsh. You can learn more about the sensors by viewing this presentation or watching the live recording. The Spanish version of the presentation can be found here (aquí).
A locally calibrated meteorological algorithm will be developed to forecast flood conditions using wind, tide, and elevation thresholds. Data will be shared through a public-facing dashboard to support real-time, risk-informed decision-making for residents, first responders, and City staff.
Work was completed on the Washington Avenue sidewalk project. This work began with a $500k Complete Streets grant secured by DPCD and reflected a collaborative effort between DPCD, Engineering, and the contractor at J Marchese & Sons. Approximately one mile of asphalt sidewalks has been thoughtfully replaced with durable concrete and granite curbing, seven new street trees, and the installation of ADA-accessible ramps at all crossings.
Rubber Surface Upgrades: Harmon, Gibson, Costa, Oak Island
The City Received a PARC Grant from the EOEEA and was able to resurface the playgrounds with Poured in Place rubber safety surfaces. The safety surfaces will provide a better ADA accessibility for all abilities. Residents have been requesting this enhancement for the parks, and we are pleased that it has been updated in three locations due to the funding provided by the grant.
Liberty Park Reconstruction
Liberty Park is a pocket park nestled in the North Revere Neighborhood abutting conservation land. This renovation was a complete redesign of the space with resident input. The scope of the work included removal of the outdated equipment and broken pavement and wood chips. The existing equipment was replaced with new play structures for ages 2-5 and 5-12 years of age, the asphalt was replaced with a new pickleball court, and the space was dedicated to Lt. John Jones, a long time resident and veteran. The project provided a long overdue improvement for the community.
Beachmont Resilience Phase One
The City of Revere received funding from the FY25 Coastal Zone Management (CZM) Coastal Resiliency Grant Program to evaluate the performance and longevity of flood adaptations to reduce damage and improve the resiliency of infrastructure in the area. The project aims to be a collaborative effort focused on community members abutting Belle Isle Marsh and steps they can take to reduce flood risk and damage. After a series of community engagement meetings, Phase One of the resiliency efforts created detailed timelines for specific protective actions that residents can take based on their capacity, and actions the City can take to promote more widespread resiliency.
Introducing a bit of forest into our urban landscape! The site is being developed as a green escape in the heart of busting Shirley Ave to allow folks to enjoy passive recreation with seating and native plantings. The site itself will be completed by the fall and a mural will be coming soon to complement the space.
