MaldenRiverWorks4All 

The Malden River flows from Spot Pond in Stoneham, through Melrose, underneath downtown Malden, and emerges on Canal Street. The river has been fenced off, culverted, and hidden from the public for over a century. Residents of Malden, Everett, and Medford are now discovering their blue gem. The Friends of the Malden River have been a keystone in the rejuvenation of the Malden River.  In 2019, a cohort of the Friends entered in an international contest by MIT’s Leventhal Center for Advanced Urbanism. We Won the award which provided financial support for extensive community outreach. This outreach was critical for a community-driven concept for the Malden River Works Waterfront Park, located behind the Malden Department of Public Works. Our community outreach included environmental education, youth involvement, and increased awareness of the importance of public green and blue space. This channel will continue to bring the park and environmental missions to the public eye.