Project Page information

Typically, projects have a start and end date and a specific location in the City. When building project pages, there are a few required fields to keep in mind:

Project Name: The name of your project. This becomes the title of the page.

Department: This field signifies the departments involved in the project. You can have one or multiple departments in this field. The first department listed will be included in the url for the page, but all departments will appear as contacts in the "Who's Involved" section at the bottom of the page.

Project Hero image: An image that represents the project. This image can be a rendering or actual photo. Ideal dimensions for this image are 2000 px by 800 px. This image will appear at the top of the page and will become the default image that appears when residents view the project in our Project Tracker Search page.

Intro Text: You can think of this section like a subheadline for a newsletter. Add a one- to two-sentence brief description of the project. Use straightforward language and the active voice so readers get what they need quickly. Using straightforward language will enable greater accuracy in translation from English to other languages and aid in consistent communication across platforms and channels.

Here are a few intro text examples:

• This historic park is under the jurisdiction of the Boston Landmarks Commission. The project includes the assessment and prioritization of pathway work, as well as Boston Parks standard project design work.

• Renovations will include updates to the fountain, new lawn and planting areas, a raised seating area to protect existing trees (the Raised Grove), refurbished memorials and art, new seating, lighting, along with paved pathways and plaza space.

Below the Intro Text, you have the option to add a Project Description as a one column, two column, or three column text field, similar to other pages on Boston.gov. This is the perfect location to add the latest update and additional details about the work being done related to this project. It will appear below the Project Information section of the page.

A good Project Description is only a few paragraphs and includes:

• Goals of the project and how they tie back to overarching department and City goals.

• Impact to residents:

  • How will residents feel the change in their neighborhood?

  • What problem will be solved once the project is complete?

  • What other key community benefits and reasons are there for pursuing the project?

• Key dates and latest project updates

• Who is involved:

  • Partnering departments

  • Artists (for public art project pages!)

  • Architects, designers, engineers, etc. who the City contracts with for the project

• Any open opportunities for community engagement

  • (For example, “Share your thoughts by writing a comment letter or filling out this form by DATE.”)

You are required to add a contact for the project in the Contact Details section. This can be a specific person, or just point folks back to the default department or cabinet contact information. The email field is required, but the phone number is optional.

Finally, there is a Subscribe section that allows you to add a campaign list through Upaknee, our newsletter platform, if your project has one. Note: You must have an Upaknee campaign list to use this option. If you think you want to create a new campaign list in Upaknee, contact [email protected] for help.

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