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Boston Mayor's Office of New Urban Mechanics @newurbanmechanics.boston.gov · 15/06/2026

Reb Leu (they/she) is a Master of City Planning candidate at @mitdusp.bsky.social. With a background in Asian/American Studies, organizing, and education, she brings a strong foundation in analyzing systemic barriers and implementing effective, community-centered policies.

A photo of Reb Leu, a Master of City Planning candidate at MIT

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Boston Mayor's Office of New Urban Mechanics @newurbanmechanics.boston.gov · 15/06/2026

Krista Galleberg (she/her) is currently a PhD student @harvardeducation.bsky.social. She formerly taught elementary school and designed curriculum at High Tech High, an international leader for project-based education. She’s excited to apply her research and organizing skills to MONUM this summer.

A photo of Krista Galleberg, a PhD student at Harvard Graduate School of Education

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Boston Mayor's Office of New Urban Mechanics @newurbanmechanics.boston.gov · 15/06/2026

Metis Christodoulou (she/they) is a Master of Early Education candidate at @buwheelock.bsky.social. As a former game designer, she’s excited to combine her knowledge of play and pedagogy to help MONUM tackle difficult problems, and to synthesize her learnings for @buoncities.bsky.social

A photo of Metis Christodoulou, a Master of Early Education candidate at Boston University Wheelock

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Boston Mayor's Office of New Urban Mechanics @newurbanmechanics.boston.gov · 15/06/2026

Zoё Fahy (she/her) is an urban planner and educator. A Master of City Planning candidate at @mitdusp.bsky.social, Zoë brings nearly a decade of experience as a classroom teacher, much of it in Boston Public Schools, which grounds her commitment to equitable, community-centered public service.

A photo of Zoe Fahy, a Master of City Planning Candidate at MIT.

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Boston Mayor's Office of New Urban Mechanics @newurbanmechanics.boston.gov · 15/06/2026

Summer in Boston is in full swing! Meet the MONUM summer fellows working on making Boston a more beautiful and vibrant city.

Meet the Fellows Summer 2026! A collage of four people in front of colorful backgrounds and doodled illustrations.

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Boston Mayor's Office of New Urban Mechanics @newurbanmechanics.boston.gov · 24/03/2026

Haymarket sells affordable produce to Bostonians, but healthy and nutritious food was going to waste. We worked with Recycling Works, @foodjustice.boston.gov, and @environment.boston.gov to change that. Now with the Greater Boston Collaborative Food Hub’s help, more fresh food reaches our residents!

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Boston Mayor's Office of New Urban Mechanics @newurbanmechanics.boston.gov · 03/03/2026

🎉 Call for designs is live! Design safer, more joyful streets with Colorful Corners, a Boston street paint design competition. Apply now via the link in bio. @streets.boston.gov

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Boston Mayor's Office of New Urban Mechanics @newurbanmechanics.boston.gov · 17/02/2026

Colorful Corners is coming 🎨 A street paint design competition to help make Boston’s streets safer and more joyful. Applications opening soon.

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Boston Mayor's Office of New Urban Mechanics @newurbanmechanics.boston.gov · 30/12/2025

Our 2025 Year in Review is here! Read the full report to see what we accomplished this year. www.boston.gov/departments/...

Mayor's Office of New Urban Mechanics and City of Boston Analytics Team 2025 Year in Review

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Boston Mayor's Office of New Urban Mechanics @newurbanmechanics.boston.gov · 02/12/2025

Curious about the New Urban Mechanics Summer Fellowship? We’re hosting a Zoom info session on January 6 at 6 PM to walk you through the program, past projects, and what we’re looking for this year. Register here: us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...

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Boston Mayor's Office of New Urban Mechanics @newurbanmechanics.boston.gov · 24/11/2025

IT’S TIME. 😎 Summer Fellowship applications are OPEN! Bring your ideas, curiosity, and love for cities; we’re ready for you. Join a cohort of innovators, analysts, designers, researchers, and problem-solvers working to improve life for Boston residents! www.boston.gov/departments/...

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Boston Mayor's Office of New Urban Mechanics @newurbanmechanics.boston.gov · 20/11/2025

The New Urban Mechanics Summer Fellowship will be back soon! If you’re passionate about civic innovation, research, design, or data — this is your chance to work on real projects that benefit Boston residents. Applications open on Monday, stay tuned!

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Boston Mayor's Office of New Urban Mechanics @newurbanmechanics.boston.gov · 05/11/2025

Behind every #Boston pilot project is a curious mind asking, ‘What if?' Meet Kathleen, our newest Urban Mechanic, turning curiosity into #civic-change. #civicinnovation #monum #knowyourmechanic #innovation #whatif

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Boston Mayor's Office of New Urban Mechanics @newurbanmechanics.boston.gov · 16/10/2025

🌈 MONUM joined the launch of Color Flows on Winter Street — a vibrant, multi-week program bringing art and community to Downtown Crossing! 🎨 We’re gathering feedback on how people use public space, if you see us with iPads, come say hi and share your thoughts! 💬📱

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Boston Mayor's Office of New Urban Mechanics @newurbanmechanics.boston.gov · 03/10/2025

Every August, Boston moves — and so does the waste. This year, we tried something new: a coordinated furniture pick-up pilot in Brighton. 26 households. 54 items saved. 92% would recommend. Less trash, more reuse. A cleaner city, one move at a time. #BostonMoves #CivicInnovation #SustainableBoston

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Boston Mayor's Office of New Urban Mechanics @newurbanmechanics.boston.gov · 05/08/2025

MONUM, in partnership with Household Goods, is piloting FREE furniture pick-up on Monday, August 25th, in a neighborhood in Allston. Learn more about the pilot and eligible households here: tinyurl.com/furniture-pick-up

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Boston Mayor's Office of New Urban Mechanics @newurbanmechanics.boston.gov · 15/07/2025

MONUM is hiring! We are seeking a Senior Program Manager with a focus on Storytelling to join our dynamic team. This pivotal role involves leading a portfolio of projects and providing strategic creative direction. Priority apps by 7/27! Apply here: city-boston.icims.com/jobs/30534/s...

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Boston Mayor's Office of New Urban Mechanics @newurbanmechanics.boston.gov · 09/06/2025

♻️🗑️ Boston wants to know: How are waste services working for YOU? We want to hear how residents manage trash, recycling, and food waste at home. Your insights = better city services. 📲 Take the 5-minute survey now (link in bio): boston.gov/trash-survey #BostonZeroWaste #NewUrbanMechanics

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Boston Mayor's Office of New Urban Mechanics @newurbanmechanics.boston.gov · 06/06/2025

(2/2) Amy: Equitable climate adaptation & data science Jordan: Joyful, empowered & sustainable communities in education Ami: Design research, civic participation & playful experiences 🚀So much talent, passion, and vision. We are excited for their contributions this summer!

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Boston Mayor's Office of New Urban Mechanics @newurbanmechanics.boston.gov · 06/06/2025

(1/2) Meet Our 2025 Summer Fellows! 🧠 This brilliant group brings together a diverse range of expertise: Corryn: Public health policy & civic engagement Krithiga: Governance, democracy, climate & gender in international relations Mica: Community-led climate adaptation & resilient systems design

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Boston Mayor's Office of New Urban Mechanics @newurbanmechanics.boston.gov · 31/05/2025

Team MONUM at #CfA2025! 🚗📦🚲 Loved Digitizing Boston’s Curb with ML—a packed session on AI + CDS transforming curb use. Huge props to Anna Stoneman & M. Evans for making the tech real + relatable. Boston’s curb just got smarter. 💡 #CivicTech #SmartCity #UrbanData #CFAsummit

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Boston Mayor's Office of New Urban Mechanics @newurbanmechanics.boston.gov · 07/05/2025

🚀 MONUM is hiring a Program Manager! Lead bold civic projects, co-design with communities, and shape the future of Boston. 🧠 Ideal for creatives with experience in research, human-centered design & storytelling. 📅 Apply by May 25! 🔗 Learn more: content.boston.gov/departments/... #CivicInnovation

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Boston Mayor's Office of New Urban Mechanics @newurbanmechanics.boston.gov · 30/04/2025

Dreaming of owning a triple-decker with your best friend or sibling? 🏡 Boston's new co-purchasing program is making that possible—with zero-interest loans and a community-first approach. 🔗 Read more: www.wbur.org/news/2025/04...

A social media graphic promoting Boston’s Co-Purchasing Housing Pilot. The top headline reads “A New Way to Buy Together: Boston’s Co-Purchasing Housing Pilot.” Below it is a photo of classic Boston brownstone buildings along a residential street. The caption underneath explains that the new pilot program helps friends and families co-buy multi-family homes, offering eligible first-time buyers up to $50K in zero-interest loans for down payments. A quote at the bottom reads: “We wanted to unlock more of the private market to our buyers,” said Paige Roosa, Housing Innovation Lab director.

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Boston Mayor's Office of New Urban Mechanics @newurbanmechanics.boston.gov · 10/04/2025

Catch Marcy Ostberg & Shin-pei Tsay from New Urban Mechanics at #BARI2025 tomorrow! Hear bold, people-first ideas shaping housing, public services & the future of cities. Don’t miss this! #UrbanInnovation #DesignForPeople #HousingEquity #CivicDesign #BostonInnovation #InsightToImpact

A promotional flyer for the BARI Conference 2025 titled "How can cities listen to people to redesign public service?" It features two speakers from the Mayor’s Office of New Urban Mechanics, City of Boston:

Marcy Ostberg will present on “Unlocking Boston’s ADU Potential through Research Backed Program Design.”

Shin-pei Tsay will moderate a panel on reimagining how public services are designed and delivered with people at the center.

The event is part of Greater Boston’s Annual Insight-to-Impact Summit and takes place at 1234 Columbus Ave, Boston, MA starting at 8:30 AM.

Photos of both speakers are included next to their names and descriptions. Icons for location and time are also displayed at the bottom of the flyer.

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Boston Mayor's Office of New Urban Mechanics @newurbanmechanics.boston.gov · 19/03/2025

Boston Homeowners – Your Input Matters! The Housing Innovation Lab & Northeastern students are studying homesharing—where homeowners rent out a room. Take the survey: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F... #BostonHousing #Homesharing

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Boston Mayor's Office of New Urban Mechanics @newurbanmechanics.boston.gov · 14/03/2025

How can small urban changes make a big impact? Shin-pei Tsay, the Director of Boston’s Mayor’s Office for New Urban Mechanics, redefines urban innovation with bold solutions like the first 311 program & cooling towers for heat waves. Listen now: open.spotify.com/episode/3SqB... #NewUrbanMechanics

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Boston Mayor's Office of New Urban Mechanics @newurbanmechanics.boston.gov · 05/03/2025

The #MONUM team is shaping Boston’s future! From affordable #housing to green bus stop roofs, we’re tackling big challenges. Check out our 2024 Year in Review! Join our #ScavengerHunt to explore our impact & win a prize! Have ideas? Sign up: boston.gov/mechanics.

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Boston Mayor's Office of New Urban Mechanics @newurbanmechanics.boston.gov · 04/02/2025

MONUM recently helped relaunch @boston.gov's ReStore Boston program, which helps eligible businesses and commercial property owners improve their storefronts by providing financial and design assistance for signage and/or facade renovations: www.boston.gov/departments/...

Image of four different Boston business storefronts that went through the ReStore Boston Program.

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