LONGWOOD’S PLACEMAKING INITIATIVE

Outside// has wrapped up for the 2024 season! Thank you to all who attended our weekly Wag Wednesday dog petting events, joined us at Bands on Blackfan for live music, enjoyed outdoor games at one of our sites, and more. It is the activity of the community that enlivens the Outside// season year after year. 

Stay tuned on Instagram (@longwoodarea) and Twitter (@longwood_LMA) for updates on winter programming.

WHAT IS OUTSIDE//?

Outside// transforms underutilized plazas and walkways into public spaces for all to relax, have fun, and connect with one another. Outside// provides programs across its 11 locations including a weekly Wag Wednesday dog program, 20 hours of live music performances each week, a 400-title Reading Room library, weekly fitness classes, new public art, and weekly food trucks. Outside// was created by Longwood Collective in 2019 in partnership with Boston Children's Hospital, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Brigham and Women's Hospital, and Dana-Farber Cancer Institute.

Learn more about our work on StoryMap.

Outside// is growing! See below for locations for the 2024 season.