Life in Jamaica Plain, Boston

I’ve been working on a photography series and I thought I’d share it with you today. Freedom – JP,  is still evolving but features photos from lovely Jamaica Plain, Massachusetts. The locals here simply refer to this Boston neighborhood as “JP”. It is home to a diverse group of professionals, young families, artists, and activists. It was the perfect place for me to land after my life in Sweden providing the support and solace I needed.

Quiet and laid back, the neighborhood contains a number of parks and even some grand country estates, but is close enough to the heart of the city to make the trip downtown in minutes. Harvard University’s Arnold Arboretum is 281 acres of magic during lilac season and is the oldest public arboretum in the United States. There is also Olmsted’s Emerald Necklace that includes Franklin Park, Jamaica Pond, and Olmsted Park. Along Centre Street, JP’s main street, are independently owned restaurants, boutiques, and shops. These streets are lined with old Victorian townhouses and traversed by hipsters, bicycles, and friendly faces. Jamaica Plain was America’s first street car suburb and was once home to poet Sylvia Plath.

I hope you enjoy the photos. There’s more to come but in the meanwhile please leave your comments below.

Lisa Mikulski is a freelance writer and photographer based in Boston, MA. Available for print or online publications. Editorial, features, content development, and creative.