Located in Southwest Boston, Jamaica Plain is one of the City’s most diverse and dynamic neighborhoods. An easy commute by bus or subway to downtown, Jamaica Plain also boasts a wealth of resources in the arts, business, entertainment, dining, and has many thriving community groups. Jamaica Pond, the Arnold Arboretum, Franklin Park, an extensive bike path, and nearby Forest Hills Cemetery offer myriad opportunities for biking, sailing, running, or just being outdoors.
The site we intend to develop in Hyde Square, the former Blessed Sacrament Church, has everything one needs and more.
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There are dozens of restaurants for any occasion just outside the door and more within a few blocks. Walk its streets and you will see examples of splendid Victorian architecture. Enter its schools or churches and you will find residents from many backgrounds and nationalities. JP residents are passionate about their neighborhood and come together regularly with unique celebrations and rituals such as the Wake up the Earth festival each spring and a lantern parade around the pond each fall.
Stony Brook Cohousing’s Favorite Spots in Jamaica Plain
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Jamaica Plain Favorites
- Bella Luna Milky Way The Bella Luna Milky Way is a funky JP landmark restaurant and night spot, with a fabulous bar and many concerts.
- Blissful Monkey Blissful Monkey yoga studio
- Bukhara-Indian bistro Bukhara is a neighborhood fixture, a great place for friends and fun.
- Forest Hills Cemetery Forest Hills Cemetery is one of America's most historic and beautiful burial grounds and is a source of wonderful concerts (Jazz, multicultural, classical, blues, modern), poetry readings, art and sculpture exhibits, and cultural events like the annual Bu
- Franklin Park Yet MORE green space--the "country park," the largest park and crowning jewel of Frederick Law Olmsted's achievements in Boston.
- Jamaica Plain Forum JP Forum provides a "forum" for community conversations on the important issues that shape our neighborhood and planet.
- James Gate Restaurant & Pub St. James's Gate is one of JP's many charming restaurant/pubs, with a warm fireplace and excellent cuisine.
- Loring-Greenough House The Loring-Greenough House is a center for social, cultural, historical, and educational activities.
- Midway Cafe The Boston Globe says about the Midway Cafe: "Every city should have a bar as funky as the Midway Cafe. A haven for local bands that can really play. On any given night, the Midway can be too cool for words."
- Spontaneous Celebrations Spontaneous Celebrations inspires positive change for the arts with many dance and crafts workshops, and sponsors cultural celebrations like Wake Up the Earth in the spring, the Lantern Festival around Jamaica Pond around Halloween, and a parade in Boston
- Taylor House Tayor House is a gracious Victorian-style bed and breakfast that also features classical and jazz concerts.
- The Alchemist Lounge The Alchemist: unique comfort food and elegant bar.
- The Arnold Arboretum Get lost in the wonder of the Arboretum!
- The Eliot School The Eliot School offers classes in crafts and fine arts – woodworking, sewing, painting, drawing, photography, green crafts and more.
- The Footlight Club Our very own slice of Broadway: The Footlight Club, America's oldest community theater.
- Ula Cafe Ula's Cafe is an art-filled coffee and everything else shop featuring : robust & delicious sandwiches, hearty & delectable soups, salads, vegetarian, vegan & carnivorous delights, and outdoor seating.
