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Boston Harbor islands comprehensive plan.

The steadily increasing population of the Greater Boston area, while consuming land for industrial and residential purposes, is simultaneously demanding more recreational facilities and open spaces for its leisure hours. With a trend toward a shorter work week and an increased desire to spend more time out-of-doors, a considerable strain has been placed on existing recreational facilities. Additional open spaces for leisure time activities and the passive contemplation of nature are much needed within the metropolitan area. Many private citizens and organized groups have demanded the development of new programs and places to satisfy this growing requirement. The Boston Harbor Islands, if properly developed, can realize their potential as a major conservation and recreation resource for the metropolitan area. Scattered across Boston Harbor, the more than 30 islands, totaling an approximate 1200 acres, lie within a 25 mile radius of a population in excess of three million people. The Islands’ potential for boating, swimming, fishing, and other forms of outdoor activity, while an asset, is also a challenge for the people of the Commonwealth to conserve and protect as well as develop t

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