星期日, 12月 14, 2025

布朗大學槍擊案警方已逮補嫌犯 受傷人數增為9人

             Boston Orange編譯)布朗大學校園槍擊事件嫌犯在14日清晨被捕,有關當局在早上7點撤銷了就地庇護命令。

            根據多方報導,羅德島州Coventry警察在聯邦調查局協助下,於凌晨3:45分在鎮內的一家距離布朗大學校園約15英里遠的旅館,逮補了年約30歲的嫌犯。

            普域敦斯市長Brett Smiley14日(週日)早上再次證實嫌犯已被捕,在工程及物理大樓正在舉行期末考時發生的槍擊案,已有2人死亡,9人受傷,其中7人情況穩定,一人受傷嚴重,但也傷勢也還算穩定,另一人已出院。這些人相信全都是學生,不過有關當局表示需要時間,先和受害者的家人們聯繫,最後再公佈死傷者的身份。

            14日一大早的記者會中,市長,州長,布朗大學校長,以及市警察,聯邦調查局都說,他們為死傷者的家人祈禱,但這場夢已經過去了。

            布朗大學校長Christina Paxson說,每個人都很震驚,接下來還有很多安撫工作得做。她稱許執法人員太棒了,她會把人們重新團結起來。

            昨晚,警察促請認識嫌犯,或能分享有用細節的人,撥打熱線電話401-652-5767,不過今早警方並未透露,播放的視頻和熱線電話可能怎樣的幫助破案。

星期六, 12月 13, 2025

布朗大學校園驚傳槍聲 已知2死8傷

             (Boston Orange編譯) 羅德島州普域敦斯市(Providence)布朗大學校區,今(13)日下午將近4點半時發生槍擊案,截至晚上8點左右,已知有2人死亡,8人受重傷。

            普域敦斯市長Brett Smiley在傍晚時舉行了記者會,說明受傷者已送至羅德島醫院,目前情況穩定。警方還未抓到穿黑衣的男性嫌犯。

            事件發生地點是布朗大學的Barus & Holley工程大樓,就在BrookWaterman2條街的角落,和Thayer街熱鬧的餐廳,酒吧只隔著幾條街,和Brett Smiley市長位於希望街(Hope)的家宅,也只有幾步之遠。

            槍擊事件發生時,市長在家。這是一個很典型的週六晚上,數以千計的人們,地方居民,布朗大學和羅德島設計學院的學生們,在Thayer街的人行道上熙來攘往。

            槍擊事件發生3個小時後的晚上7點半,這個區域仍然封鎖著。

            布朗大學槍擊事件發生後,美國總統川普在海軍一號(Marine One626分於白宮降落後沒多久,就簡短發言。他戴著一頂白色,上有USA字樣的帽子說,“我們現在能做的只是為受害者祈禱”。

            國會眾議員Katherine Clark在推特(X)上貼文,向受害者及死亡者表達了慰問、哀悼之意,還說“我們早就應該採取行動,制止這樣的槍支暴力事件再次發生”。

            聯邦參議員Ed Markey也說,這可怕的大規模槍擊案,讓人心碎。他說,“我們必須現在行動,終止這種令人痛苦,傳染病似的槍擊暴力。我們的兒童在學校應該安全”。

            普域敦斯警察局副局長Timothy O’Hara表示,目前警方掌握的資訊只有,槍擊案嫌犯應只有一人,全身穿著黑色衣服的男子。

            麻州州長奚莉(Maura Healey)也在推特上向受害者表達了哀悼之意。羅德島州州長Dan Mckee證實,他和奚莉州長,以及其他分享類似慘案經驗的州長們有聯繫。

            今天下午25點,在Braus & Holley大樓,正在舉行幾場期末考。工程系5年級學生Chiangheng Chien說,收到簡訊通知校園內有名槍擊手時,他和另外3名學生正在實驗室內工作。他們馬上關門,關燈,躲到了桌子底下,等了2個多小時,直到他們收到學生撤出的簡訊。

            普域敦斯市市長Brett Smiley表示,住在布朗大學校園內的人們,最好留在家裡,屋內。(更新版,訂正錯字)

波士頓台美人記憶坊「燈箱工坊」鼓勵小朋友紀錄家族故事

呂宗禧(右一)和部分燈箱工坊參與者。(呂宗禧提供)
                  Boston Orange 周菊子麻州綜合報導)波士頓台灣同鄉會和北美婦女會波士頓分會,波士頓台北人記憶坊合作,126日下午在勒星頓鎮的Avalon、舉辦了一場「燈箱工坊」,近40人聽大小朋友藉「燈箱」講述自己的人生故事,感受歷史在記憶中傳承的力量。

波士頓僑教中心主任高家富(左二)專程出席,以示支持。
2025臺灣世界人群像」陳慧齡導演舉辦的為期4個月線上課程於6月結束時,波士頓台美人記憶坊志工彭幸娜認為「說故事」是傳承家國歷史的重要一環,決定籌辦「燈箱工坊」,於是和波士頓台灣同鄉會合作,舉辦了一系列的手工藝教學活動,教會小朋友把自己的台灣家族故事,畫成草圖,再用燈箱呈現,於是原本存在各個小朋友腦海中的記憶,就轉變成了生動的光影故事。
波士頓僑教中心主任高家富(左)讚許彭幸娜(右)舉辦的「燈箱工坊」有意義。

 6日這天等於是“成果展示會”,製作了燈箱故事的小朋友,親自動手畫圖,製作卡片,再放進燈箱,以走馬燈形式展示。一名出席者指出,當天有一名小朋友,外公是外省老兵,母親在台灣出生、長大,他自己長年在美國生活,和外公接觸已不多,最近外公過世,讓他借“燈箱工坊”的手工藝勞作,懷念小時候外公牽著他的手逛夜市等情境的故事時,驚覺斯人已逝,外公的很多人生經歷故事,也就煙消雲散,斷層的無以傳承了。

彭幸娜表示,波士頓台美人記憶坊希望藉由「燈箱工坊」的活動,發揮和「2025臺灣世界人群像」類似的功能,提醒人們記錄,傳承自己家族的歷史。

吳美芬也做了個燈箱故事。
                  當然這天參加「燈箱工坊」的小朋友們,講的故事種類很多元,回憶和台灣家人的相處,述說曾經鍾愛,具台灣特色的童玩,不一而足。大人回憶起小時候看的漫畫週刊,寶劍,諸葛氏等的故事,羅大佑的歌,台灣的牛肉湯麵。

                  這天北美婦女會波士頓分會會長蘇美麗,波士頓台灣同鄉會現任會長張馨云,前會長鄭嵎,吳美芬,波士頓台灣海外青年大使導師呂宗禧等,有許多熱心人士在場。

                  波士頓僑教中心主任高家富當天也特地趕到會場探視,以示支持,稱許波士頓台灣同鄉會和波士頓台美人記憶坊辦的活動很有意義。

小朋友製作燈箱故事,大人從旁協助。
大人、小孩一起做燈箱故事。
蘇美麗和呂宗禧。
彭杏娜籌辦「燈箱工坊」。

波克萊臺商會講座談「AI時代的求職致勝指南」

波克萊台灣商會會長陳奕如(上),請盧彥君講談AI時代的求職致勝指南 」。
       (Boston Orange 周菊子波士頓綜合報導)波克萊台灣商會 BTCC127日舉辦線上講座,邀LuTra Studio創辦人盧彥君博士講談「AI時代的求職致勝指南 Winning the Job Hunt in the Age of AI: The Code to Your Dream Career 」。

AI時代的求職致勝指南 」講座是在網上舉辦。
         波克萊台灣商會會長陳奕如表示,人工智能近年來的突飛猛進發展,已悄悄改變了產業的營運,人們的職場,找工作也不再只是準備履歷與面試,而是要懂得如何運用 AI ,取得先機。

盧彥君以個人的領英頁面為例做解釋。
  該會為此特地邀請創辦了「LuTra Studio」,志在教人把知識轉化成行動與影響力的盧彥君來探討,AI(人工智能)如何重塑了世界上的工作機會、職能需由,以及面試策略,希望能夠幫助有新尋找一個新工作機會的人,運用策略思維,打造屬於自己的競爭優勢。

         

        盧彥君獲有台大土木工程和化學工程雙學士,康乃爾大學生物工程博士學位,曾在波士頓兒童醫院,麻省理工學院Koch癌症綜合研究院,以及ModeXAera療法公司任職,2025年自創LuTra Studio。他也是紐英崙中華專業人員協會(NEACP)的現任會長。

講座結束時,還有抽獎環節,林致中抽中,得到盧彥君新書一本。
                  關於講題,盧彥君其實在今年10月已經出版了一本書「Hacking the Hunt: The Strategic Playbook for Landing Your Dream Job (求職制勝之道:幫助你找到理想工作的策略指南)」目前正在亞馬遜(Amazon)上銷售。這天他以大約30頁的簡報,闡述找工作的流程,借助AI建立個人品牌,策略運用以應對ATS履歷系統,借助AI準備面試。

盧彥君指出,生成式AI能夠大規模實現“個人化訂製”,幫助求職者從繁瑣的文書準備中解脫出來,專注於策劃自己的職業未來。


                  他以自己的領英頁面為例,介紹了在領英(LinkedIn)上建立個人品牌的要訣,以及用領英建立人脈的功能及工具,建議求職者要關注到領英頁面上個人大頭照,背景圖片,關於自己的關鍵字,建立信用度,展示校友,企業等關係,個人化網址。


         例如使用ChatGPT來幫助找到屬於自己的關鍵字。提示詞是“How can I optimize my LinkedIn profile for searchability by including relevant keywords and phrases related to [insert industry] as a [title]?” (如何透過加入與某個行業某個職位相關的關鍵字,來優化個人領英頁面被查找的機率)


         撰寫個人標題(headline)很重要,因為那是個人能見度最高的真正資產,最好能在30個字內形容完畢。至於“About (關於)“這段,頭三、四行是最重要的,吸引人進一步了解你的關鍵。


         然後是個人擅長的每項技能,都要用個能夠吸引人搜索的名詞,而且順序排列,尤其是頭三項很重要。


         現代人面對的情境是“申請人追蹤系統(ATS這數據處理工具,幾乎75%的求職申請,在送到企業人事主管面前之前,就已經被篩除了。


         如何利用AI來幫助自己“生存”,就成為了重要課題。


         個人的準備申請流程,因此也必須修訂為先分析個人所申請職位的職務描述,接著針對要求客製化個人履歷內容,保持敘述的清爽,簡潔,使用標準字體,清晰的段落標題,儲存為.docx或是.pdf檔案。


         一但爭取到面試機會,也可以用AI來幫助自己做準備,包括使用AI來做模擬面試,反復練習。


         盧彥君建議有意使用AI當個人求職教練的人,要掌握星級(STAR)方法,那就是要先提供詳細的相關情境資料(Situation),解釋自己因應這情境會採取的步驟(Action),描述自己努力的特定方向(Task),然後用指標來分享行動結果(Result)。


         盧彥君也指出,當然在整個求職過程中,個人得知道,何時應用AI,何時在重點和價值上拋出真人感覺。個人要監督,檢查AI產出的內容是否公正,切實的反映了個人的真實看法,最後是要注意數據安全,不要把任何敏感的個人資訊發送給免費的公共AI工具。


         包括波克萊臺商會會長陳奕如,活動組組長夏承賢,組員郭書妤,當天會上有不少人提問,彰顯出人們對AI世代的職場環境變化,抱有許多疑問。


         波克萊臺灣商會的下一個活動是1214日中午的聖誕趴。報名可上網https://www.eventbrite.com/e/btcc-tickets-1977319781695。(更新、訂正版)


星期五, 12月 12, 2025

波士頓台大校友會慶冬至吃湯圓 歲末同樂

波士頓台大校友會歲末吃湯圓聚會。(周菊子攝)
               Boston Orange 周菊子麻州劍橋市報導)波士頓台大校友會127日借用麻省理工學院宿舍,舉辦冬至暖心湯圓同樂會,請出席者現場自製湯圓,享用水煎包,玩遊戲,六、七十人歡聚一堂,笑聲此起彼落,現場氣氛十分熱絡。

波士頓台大校友會會長李佳蓉(中)和嘉賓,右起中華專協會長盧彥君,
TECO科技組組長蔡孟勳,波士頓僑教中心主任高家富,影展協會共會長林致中。
(周菊子攝)
                  現任會長李佳蓉當天身體微恙,帶著口罩招呼到場校友與和應邀出席的波士頓經文處科技組組長蔡孟勳,波士頓僑教中心主任高家富。

                  蔡孟勳也是台大校友,被國科會借調來波士頓之前,還是台大生物科技研究所所長。他笑說自己參加活動時,常有學生突然上前告訴他,以前上過他的課,不知道波士頓這兒有沒他以前的學生,接著祝福校友們今冬在波士頓很溫暖,喜歡滑雪的,歡迎找他做伴。

波士頓台大校友會會長李佳蓉展示高家富主任捐出的抽獎品。(周菊子攝)

                  高家富表示自己代表僑委會委員長表達問候之意,感謝台大校友會過去一年來十分支持僑教中心的活動,尤其是雙十國慶遊行時,不但參加遊行,還提供表演節目。他祝願校友們冬天保重身體,迎接新年。

高家富接著指出台大校友人才輩出,當天在會場的就有波士頓急難救助協會會長林麗珠,紐英崙中華專業人員協會的盧彥君,波士頓台灣同鄉會的前任會長鄭嵎,波士頓台灣影展協會共會長林致中,波士頓北一女校友會前會長吳杏玫等人。

2名校友主持遊戲環節。(周菊子攝)
近年來台大校友會大都在大波士頓城區舉辦活動,出席校友有很明顯的年輕化跡象,和各個學校的台灣學生會也聯繫更加密切。哈佛的副會長白奇剛,前會長姚俊辰,MIT的會長張浩揚,波士頓大學的會長葉宇愷等人這晚也都來參加活動,聯絡情誼。

                  台大生化系畢業的林致中,藉用機會宣傳影展協會和羅德島台灣共好會合作,將於1213日下午4點半至6點半,在羅德島州普域敦斯市(Providence

台大校友會活動中的北一女桌。(周菊子攝)
)圖書館,舉辦「造山者」紀錄片放映會。他鼓勵沒去過羅德島州的台大校友,可以利用機會安排一日遊,順道參觀位於羅德島州的布朗大學,以及有名的羅德島設計學院。他還說,影展協會刻正招募新志工,歡迎喜歡電影的人加入。今年影展節目冊上的4546頁上有個二維碼(QR code),只要掃碼,在今年年底以前都還可以免費看10部片的線上影展。

                  

玩遊戲時,完成任務,全桌舉手回應。(周菊子攝)
波士頓台大校友會在大波士頓一直是個規模頗大的社團,近年來由於年輕校友接任會長,活動舉辦地點多半在城區,停車不易,以致出席校友有急遽年輕化現象。現任會長李佳蓉表示,還有部分原因是不少年長校友退休後搬遷他州,該會正在努力聯絡,希望重建年長與年輕校友之間的連接。




波士頓台大校友會會長李佳蓉招呼校友入座。(周菊子攝)
MIT台灣學生會會長張浩揚(右二)和哈佛副會長白奇剛等同學都是台大校友。
(周菊子攝)
波士頓台大校友會的冬至暖心湯圓同樂會有六、七十人參加。(周菊子攝)

波士頓北一女校友會慶10週年 會長林遊嵐交棒給徐麗玲

波士頓北一女校友會歷屆會長,右起,趙小怡,江佩蓉,李欣,吳萍萍,吳杏玫,
饒雨涵,林麗珠,林遊嵐,徐麗玲。(北一女校友會提供)
             (Boston Orange 綜合報導)波士頓北一女校友會126日在麻州Natick鎮慶祝成立10週年,共有90多人參加,見證林遊嵐交棒給徐麗玲的會長交接,盛況打破歷年紀錄。

            林遊嵐指出,在校友會的理事會和10週年慶籌備小組努力下,校友會今年完成了好幾個意義重大項目。

波士頓北一女校友會會長林遊嵐(左)送上禮物,感謝趙明華修女的分享,
送上校友會榮譽會員資格。(周菊子攝)
            首先是前會長吳杏玫組成波士頓北一女樂儀隊,參加了波士頓僑界每年一度的雙十遊行,為校友會爭光。吳杏玫和林麗珠2名前會長還為校友會親手製作了印有校徽,校友會中英文名稱的精緻橫幅。

其次有 校友李翠蘭和梁雅惠製作「十全十美只為你」視頻,訪問了包括這天現身會場,講述16年來參與打擊人口販賣行動,致力幫助弱勢人群的趙明華修女等共30名校友。

波士頓北一女校友會新任會長徐麗玲(右一)和現任會長林遊嵐,新任
副會長徐麗玲,介紹也是校友的趙明華修女(右二)。(周菊子攝)
           將於2026年接任校友會正副會長的徐麗玲、李翠蘭在10月中特地返回母校,拜會了北一女首名男校長陳智源,也錄製了一段北一女校舍影片,在10週年慶祝會現場播放,供校友們回顧當年的綠園歲月。

            波士頓北一女校友會還參加了美國北一女校友基金會(ABAF)發起的支持母校STEM課程募款活動,由前會長林麗珠代表,把校友會熱心響應得來的共3000美元捐款送出去。

吳杏玫和林麗珠為波士頓北一女校友會製作的新橫幅。(北一女校友會提供)
          其他的項目還訂製印有北一女校徽的馬克杯,為母校籌款,發給每名出席校友一份,內有一條綠綢巾,一塊鳳梨酥的10週年慶伴手禮,其中綠綢巾上的燙金字是前任會長林麗珠和吳杏玫利用感恩節假期趕工製作的,鳳梨酥則是前會長吳萍萍捐款,從台灣買來,由校友梁雅會親手包裝。

            林遊嵐謙遜表示,卸任在即,她非常感謝過去一年來校友們為該會出錢出力,理事會與10週年籌備小組的無私奉獻。有機會為校友會服務,是她的榮幸。

            波士頓經文處處長廖朝宏,波士頓僑教中心主任高家富,這天雙雙應邀出席,並代表僑委會委員長徐佳青,為將卸任的林遊嵐和接任的徐麗玲這2名會長,送上感謝狀和恭賀狀。

            波士頓北一女校友們這天在聚會中,除了享用海鮮自助餐,聽趙明華修女講述打擊販賣人口經歷之外,還有吳杏玫率樂儀隊表演,全體唱校歌等活動。

            波士頓北一女校友會是10年前由趙小怡和熱心校友創辦的,起初只有廿、三十人,經過吳國志,江佩蓉,李欣,吳萍萍,張冕,吳杏玫,饒雨涵,林麗珠,林遊嵐等歷屆會長努力,如今記錄在冊的已有247人,其中更有75人是永久會員,發展越見壯大。(更新版)

MAYOR WU ANNOUNCES EXTENSION OF OFFICE TO RESIDENTIAL CONVERSION PROGRAM AS IT SURPASSES 1,500 NEW HOMES

MAYOR WU ANNOUNCES EXTENSION OF OFFICE TO RESIDENTIAL CONVERSION PROGRAM AS IT SURPASSES 1,500 NEW HOMES

Program far exceeds expectations for number of units and permitting speed and efficiency

BOSTON - Friday, December 12, 2025 - Mayor Michelle Wu today announced the extension of the City’s successful Office to Residential Conversion Program ahead of its scheduled expiration at the end of this month. The program, which formally launched in October of 2023, has received 22 applications to convert 1.2 million square feet of office space across 27 buildings into 1,517 new homes, including 284 income-restricted units, far exceeding initial city goals. Four projects totaling 236 units are currently under construction, and one of the first buildings to apply for the program at 281 Franklin Street with 15 units has already been fully tenanted. A total of 251 units are either under construction or completed. The Planning Department officially recommended and received approval for the extension of the Program at the December BPDA Board meeting. 


“As Boston continues to take action to drive down housing costs, the Office to Residential Conversation program is critical to building a more affordable Boston for all residents,” said Mayor Michelle Wu. “By expanding the program and building a pipeline of over 1,500 new units of housing, we are building the foundation for a stronger and more vibrant downtown and neighborhoods.”


“This program has proven to be extremely successful in removing vacant office space from the market and breathing new life into older, pre-war office buildings,” said Chief of Planning Kairos Shen. “By extending the program, we hope to attract another thousand units to the program in the next year, and continue to catalyze a more vibrant, residential community in our Downtown with thousands of new residents in the heart of our city.”


The recently updated zoning for Downtown, as well as the updated zoning for the Groundwater Conservation Overlay District, enables these conversion projects to begin construction more quickly, and allows them to move forward without needing to seek relief from the Zoning Board of Appeal. 


“We are happy to see the program extended. Office to Residential conversions – putting homes close to jobs – is just good policy,” said Synergy CEO Dave Greaney. “Less vacant office space and more residents Downtown will help stabilize the office market, lessen the burden on transportation, and support downtown restaurants and retail.  We look forward to working with the city and state on future projects.”


“As one of the first developers to recognize the opportunity that vacant office buildings present, I’ve seen firsthand how much untapped value these properties hold. The Downtown Conversion Pilot Program has allowed my company to breathe new life into underused office assets and turn them into real housing for real people,” said Founder of Boston Pinnacle Properties Adam Burns. “Extending the program is a huge win for the city, for residents, and for anyone who believes Boston’s future depends on a vibrant, lived-in downtown. We’re proud to be helping lead the way and look forward to announcing our next project that is being made possible by this extension.”


Projects in the conversion program have been able to take advantage of an expedited review process. By creating a new streamlined process that coordinates city and state agencies, the Planning Department has helped conversion projects complete their review in just six months.


"Dinosaur Capital Partners is a strong proponent of the continuation of Mayor Wu’s successful Office To Residential Conversion Program. The Program offers a unique combination of financial incentives and fast track permitting which made approval of our 110 apartments, including 22 affordable homes, the fastest and most efficient approval process I’ve seen since I started working in the City of Boston in 1987," said Managing Partner of Dinosaur Capital Partners LLC Scott Oran. "The conversion program is unique in remedying our dire housing shortage, reducing an over-supplied downtown office market, and creating a vibrant 24/7 Financial District for Boston’s residents and visitors. It’s a triple win and a great example of public private partnership. Dinosaur looks forward to completing its next project under the extended program."


“The Downtown Boston Alliance (DBA) applauds the Wu Administration and the Planning Department for supporting a reauthorization of the Office to Residential Conversion Program for 2026,” said President of the DBA Michael Nichols. “Extending the program for another year is the right move to give developers the time and clarity needed to structure additional proposals. We have already seen the delivery of new units in the downtown core, and we view this step as vital to maintaining the momentum. As we continue to reshape the neighborhood and the balance between our mix of uses, the creation of new housing remains one of the DBA’s highest priorities.”


“Our neighborhood has a long and vibrant history of mixed uses, with historic warehouse and light-industrial buildings being thoughtfully converted to residential use since artists first began settling our community in the mid-1970s. The conversion currently underway by Boston Pinnacle Properties at 263 Summer Street perfectly illustrates the tremendous opportunity the Fort Point building stock offers developers looking to participate in the City of Boston’s Office to Residential Conversion Program,” said Tom Ready of the Fort Point Neighborhood Association. “We are genuinely excited by the extension of this program and look forward to seeing many more properties city-wide take advantage of the benefits it provides.


The Office to Residential Conversion Program provides a 75 percent tax abatement for 29 years as an incentive to developers to convert vacant office space into residential units, including student and workforce housing. The goal of this program is to support owners and developers of older commercial office buildings in converting them to housing, and to help stabilize the office market downtown while also increasing the housing stock in Downtown Boston. The program is also designed to respond to post-pandemic economic shifts that will prioritize expanding housing options Downtown, creating an 18-hour, mixed-use neighborhood. 


The application will remain open through December 31, 2026 with approvals given on a rolling basis. Applicants during this extended period must commit to pulling a full building permit and starting construction by December 31, 2027 to benefit from the program.

中華表演藝術基金會訂1/10舉辦黎卓宇鋼琴獨奏會

黎卓宇。(中華表演藝術基金會提供)
           Boston Orange )中華表演藝術基金會訂 2026 110(週六)晚上8點,假新英格蘭音樂學院喬丹廳 (Jordan Hall),舉辦37屆音樂季第2場音樂會,邀曾獲莫斯科柴可夫斯基鋼琴大賽銀獎,名報盛讚的鋼琴家黎卓宇(George Li),演奏李斯特和蕭邦作品。

黎卓宇曾獲許多獎項,包括2015年的莫斯科國際柴可夫斯基鋼琴大賽銀牌,2016 年艾弗里費雪職業發展獎(Avery Fisher Career Grant),2012 年吉爾摩青年藝術家獎(Gilmore Young Artist Award),以及 2010 年青年演奏家國際選拔賽(Young Concert Artists International Auditions)一等奖。

黎卓宇也常和世界頂尖樂團和指揮家合作演出,踏上過許多個在世界各地最負盛名的音樂廳舞臺。

「紐約時報」曾經形容黎卓宇是個能「把青春的奔放與完全的掌控力融為一體」的鋼琴家。

「華盛頓郵報」也盛讚黎卓宇「擁有令人震撼的技術實力、極強的掌控力與深邃的表現力」。

2017年時,黎卓予以華納古典音樂(Warner Classics)簽約藝術家身份,發行了他的首張獨奏專輯,接著2019 第二張專輯,2024 年發行的第三張專輯《Movements》,還被「留聲機(Gramophone)」雜誌評為 2024  8 月「最佳新古典專輯」之一。

 12 歲起便一直師從卞和暻(Wha Kyung Byun)的黎卓宇,2019年從哈佛大學和新英格蘭大學的雙學位項目畢業,獲得英文文學學士與音樂碩士學位,2022 年再上層樓,獲得新英格蘭音樂學院的藝術家文憑 (Artistic Diploma)

黎卓宇將於2026  1  10 日演出的曲目包括:李斯特的《彼特拉克三首十四行詩》:第 123 小調鋼琴奏鳴曲》,S.178,蕭邦的《升 F 大調即興曲》第 2 首,作品 36小調鋼琴奏鳴曲》,作品 58

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星期四, 12月 11, 2025

PLANNING ADVANCES REDEVELOPMENT OF PUBLIC LAND IN THE MARINE PARK AND CHARLESTOWN NAVY YARD

PLANNING ADVANCES REDEVELOPMENT OF PUBLIC LAND IN THE MARINE PARK AND CHARLESTOWN NAVY YARD

Affordable housing moves forward in Charlestown, Jamaica Plain, Roslindale, and Roxbury

BOSTON - December 11, 2025 - The Planning Department this month recommended approval of real estate actions to advance the redevelopment of Parcel M in the Raymond L. Flynn Marine Park and Pier 5 in the Charlestown Navy Yard, and recommended an extension of the Office to Residential Conversion Program to the BPDA Board. Staff also recommended approval of nine new development projects representing approximately 321,688 square feet (SF). All were approved. The newly approved development proposals will create 278 new homes, including 170 units that are designated income-restricted, and will support approximately 296 construction jobs and 159 permanent jobs. The projects advanced today will help make Boston a more resilient, affordable, and equitable city.

Office to Residential Conversion Program extended
The Planning Department recommended and received approval to extend the Office to Residential Conversion Program. The program, which formally launched in October of 2023, has received 22 applications to convert 1.2 million square feet of office space across 27 buildings into 1,517 new homes, including 284 income-restricted units, far exceeding initial city goals. Four projects totaling 236 units are currently under construction, and one of the first buildings to apply for the program at 281 Franklin Street has already fully tenanted its 15 units. A total of 251 units are either under construction or completed. Applicants during this extended period must commit to pulling a full building permit and starting construction by December 31, 2027 to benefit from the program. 

Real Estate

Planning advances redevelopment of Parcel M on the South Boston Waterfront 
The Board awarded tentative designation to Marcus Partners for the redevelopment of Parcel M in the Raymond L. Flynn Marine Park (RLFMP) at 3 Dolphin Way. Marcus Partners is proposing a new advanced marine manufacturing and research and development facility to support the development, integration, and testing of marine technologies. The project would also install a new floating dock at the East Jetty. The proposal is estimated to create hundreds of temporary construction jobs and new permanent ‘blue tech’ research and development jobs. Like all publicly-owned parcels in the RLFMP, the selected development team will be required to meet Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion evaluation criterion, including Minority and Women-Owned Business Enterprise (M/WBEs) in all aspects of their development process.

Planning advances redevelopment of Pier 5 in Charlestown
The Board awarded tentative designation to Courageous Sailing to redevelop Pier 5 in the Charlestown Navy Yard. Staff issued the original RFP for this site in September 2024 focusing on creating public open space and enhancing waterfront access and education. Because of the significant deterioration of the current pier, the RFP also included up to $8 million in public funding for the pier’s rehabilitation or demolition. The requirements of the RFP were based on extensive feedback from the community over the last several years. The Courageous Sailing team, which currently operates out of nearby Pier 4, is proposing to demolish the current pier and build a new building and public open space including: a roof terrace, harbor pool and floating dock, an ecological learning lagoon, and a public venue. The new building on site would include classrooms, office space, concessions, and other public amenities, increasing year-round public access to the waterfront. The team will continue to refine their proposal with Planning Department staff over the next year.

Planning staff advance an Invitation For Bids (IFB) to extend Harborwalk in Charlestown
The Board accepted a $500,000 grant from the state Department of Conservation and Recreation’s MassTrails program and approved an IFB to advance the construction of the Little Mystic Channel Harborwalk Extension in Charlestown. This project will complete a missing section of the Boston Harborwalk, providing connectivity, supporting pedestrian safety, and allowing equitable access to the waterfront. 

Development Projects

15 Supertest Street grocery store and housing project, and Hood Park PDA amendment move forward 

Housing32 residential units, 26 income-restricted units
JobsApproximately 52 construction jobs, approximately 34 permanent jobs
Community: New local grocery store
SustainabilityLEED Gold, all-electric building

Located in Charlestown, the project at 15 Supertest Street will build a new grocery store with 32 homes above it. Of those units, 26 will be income-restricted. The income-restricted units are being delivered early as part of the income-restricted unit requirement from the proposed 25 Supertest Street hotel and residential project. A grocery store and affordable housing were identified as key community needs in PLAN: Charlestown. The project will also contribute new landscaping, public realm improvements, $18,595 to the Boston Transportation Department in support of the bikeshare system, and more than $102,000 in mitigation funding. 

4259-4267 Washington Street project will create new senior housing in Roslindale and incorporate hallmark features of Squares + Streets zoning

Housing41 housing units for seniors, all income-restricted
JobsApproximately 38 construction jobs
Community: Home for the Thrift Shop of Boston in Roslindale Square
SustainabilityNZC compliant, Passive House-Certified, close proximity to public transportation

This project will transform a prior bank parking lot into a six-story building with ground-floor retail and housing above. Located in the heart of Roslindale Square, the building will create 41 homes for seniors and older adults (age 55+), all of which will be income-restricted at or below 60 percent AMI. Residents will have access to a multi-purpose room, a fitness center, bike storage, management offices, shared laundry, a roof deck, and resident services. A transit-oriented development, the project is located near a number of MBTA bus routes and the Roslindale Village Commuter Rail. The project will also include an outdoor courtyard and improvements to the public realm along Washington Street such as widening the sidewalks, protecting three existing trees, and planting at least two additional trees. 

This project is fully zoning compliant and is the first project to be approved in Roslindale Square since the area was rezoned with Squares + Streets zoning districts. The project incorporates the vision of Squares + Streets with active ground floor uses, new homes near transit and small businesses, and community spaces including a courtyard and roof deck. 

Senior housing project at 151 Lenox Street moves forward in Roxbury

Housing38 units of income-restricted, senior housing 
JobsApproximately 30 construction jobs
Community: Ground floor community room, resident services, programming for seniors, close proximity to neighborhood resources
SustainabilityNZC compliant, fully electric building, Passive House

Located in Roxbury, this transit-oriented development will turn a vacant publicly-owned lot into 38 units of income-restricted senior housing. The project also plans to partner with local organizations to deliver health, wellness, education, and cultural programs to residents. Public realm improvements will include reconstructing sidewalks and planting new street trees. 

Majority income-restricted housing project moves forward at 294 Hyde Park Avenue in Jamaica Plain

Housing48 residential units, 43 income-restricted units
JobsApproximately 44 construction jobs
Community: Public realm improvements
SustainabilityAll-electric, NZC compliant

Located in Jamaica Plain, this project will create 48 new homes, 43 of which will be income-restricted. These will be a mix of studios, one-, two-, and three- bedroom units. The building will also include bike parking and recreational space for tenants. The project will also improve the public realm by widening the sidewalks on site and adding or preserving trees. The building will be all-electric and Net Zero Carbon compliant, contributing to the City’s sustainability goals.

1 Longfellow Place project to convert offices to housing

Housing24 housing units, five income-restricted
JobsApproximately 11 construction jobs
Community: New residents living Downtown
SustainabilityAdaptive re-use and preservation of existing building

This project will renovate two floors of office space into 24 new homes Downtown, including five income-restricted units. The two-tower, 38-story building is already primarily residential. This project is one of 22 applicants to Mayor Wu’s successful Office-to-Residential Conversion Program, which is on track to create more than 1,500 units from the conversion of 27 vacant office buildings. 

Project at 1 & 10 Emerson Place to bring new homes Downtown

Housing33 housing units, six income-restricted 
JobsApproximately 18 construction jobs 
Community: New residents living Downtown
SustainabilityAdaptive re-use and preservation of existing building

This project will renovate office space into housing in two buildings that are already primarily residential. The renovation will deliver 33 new homes Downtown, six of which will be income-restricted. This project is one of 22 applicants to Mayor Wu’s successful Office-to-Residential Conversion Program, which is on track to create more than 1,500 units from the conversion of 27 vacant office buildings.  

Project at 1028-1032 Dorchester Avenue to bring new housing to Dorchester

Housing22 residential units, four income-restricted units
JobsLocal business to tenant ground floor
Community: Public realm improvements, bike parking, close proximity to public transportation
SustainabilitySolar-ready roof

Located in Savin Hill, this project will build a new four-story building with 22 residential units, four of which will be income-restricted. These will be a mix of studios, one-, two-, and three-bedroom units. The project is a transit-oriented development, will include bike parking on site, and will contribute $8,008 to the Boston Transportation Department in support of the bikeshare system. 

110 Wales Street will bring new homeownership opportunities to Mattapan

Housing40 homeownership units, seven income-restricted units
JobsApproximately 41 construction jobs
Community: Public realm improvements
SustainabilityPassive House, all-electric, solar panels, EV charging stations, green roof and rain garden

This project will build a new five-story building with 40 homes, seven of which will be income-restricted. This project will contribute $11,000 to the Boston Transportation Department in support of the bikeshare system, and will improve the public realm by widening the sidewalks on site and adding or preserving trees.

New office and assembly space move forward at 100 Magazine Street in Newmarket

JobsNew office and assembly space
Community: Public realm improvements
SustainabilityIncreased tree canopy, new EV parking

This project will renovate a vacant warehouse and existing office space into new offices. This project falls within the PLAN: Newmarket study area which encourages the preservation and growth of industrial jobs. Exterior improvements will be made to the existing building, including a new roof, facade and window renovations. Nearly 50 trees and pollinator planting beds will be placed across the site to help minimize the urban heat island effect. Other pedestrian-focused improvements include widening sidewalks and narrowing the driveway curb cuts on site. The project will also contribute $10,285 to the Boston Transportation Department to support the bikeshare system.

In addition to these projects, the board approved:

  • An update to a previously approved project at Allston Square to reduce the amount of parking on site.
  • An update to a previously approved project at 257 Washington Street to increase the number of income-restricted and family-sized units on site.
  • A change of use at 4 Alger Street from industrial to exercise and entertainment.
  • An Invitation for Bid (IFB) to realign Fid Kennedy Avenue in the RLFMP.
  • A Demonstration Project Plan for 11 Ashmont Park to facilitate the property being acquired and redeveloped for use by the Boston Fire Department.