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🌱 Patch AM: Why an urbanism expert ranks Back Bay among America’s best neighborhoods

Also, don't miss Free outdoor meditation @ Boston Public Garden on the Back Bay Patch calendar

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Thursday August 20th Patch AM (Patch graphic)

Coffee in hand, Back Bay? We've got the latest town updates for you. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Why an urbanism expert ranks Back Bay among America's best neighborhoods

Also on today's calendar: Free outdoor meditation @ Boston Public Garden and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why do fish live in salt water? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: An afternoon shower or two, with a high of 85 and low of 60 degrees.
  • Friday: Partly sunny and pleasant, temps: high: 78, low: 62.
  • Saturday: A couple of afternoon showers, with a high of 69 and low of 65 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Duany's 25 top American cities, and why the grid is key (cnu.org) — Back Bay gets a shout-out in an urbanist's list of the 25 best American city neighborhoods, praised for its signature Victorian brick townhouses and classic Boston character. The piece compares Back Bay's orderly grid to other walkable districts nationwide, arguing that simple, orthogonal street patterns often create the most enduring, people-friendly places.
   

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Pepper makes them sneeze (Thank you Karla H. for sending it in!)
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