Create new public space and expand tree canopy around Day Square

"Disconnecting Bennington Street from Chelsea Street would create opportunities for a new 1/2-acre City-owned signature public space. Additional public space of approximately 1/4 acre could be created in partnership with MassDOT under Route 1A between Bennington Street, Neptune Road, and Vienna Street. Reclaiming excess pavement at the intersection of Chelsea Street and Prescott Street would deliver an additional 1/4 acre of new City-owned public space. A wider, tree-lined sidewalk along Prescott Street would connect Bremen Street Community Park, Day Square, Patrick J. Kennedy Elementary, and American Legion Playground. Raising the Bremen Street/Prescott Street intersection would calm traffic." (Source: "PLAN: East Boston," pg 107)