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Fred OConnor
Any feedback on our Nov. 1 project presentation?

This is the second developer who was unable to build housing at this site. We're now stuck with a garage instead of much needed housing. Folks have to compromise, whether it's on parking, unit affordability... Read more...

6 supporters
Shawn McBride

Stuck? The garage building is from 1896 and is a historic building. It's up to the builder to sell his plan to the abutters. Melville Park is not going to solve Boston's housing issues, and affordable... Read more...

Fred OConnor

I disagree, Shawn, and welcome the debate. The property maybe old but it's not historic. I just checked the city's landmark commission's site and it's not listed. And being old doesn't mean it shouldn't... Read more...

4 supporters
Shawn McBride

Well Fred, you are not an abutter, and I am. You live on the other side of Dot Ave. Let's leave it up to the folks who it effects most. No settling. I'm perfectly happy with what's there now.

Bryan Bryson

It's his neighborhood too. Yes, in the short term, the abutters might be directly affected more than others, but this is a neighborhood and the decisions that are made, as you said, affect us all.

6 supporters
Fred OConnor

Yikes, Sean. That's not a positive attitude. Abutter or not, this development effects my neighborhood and I'm going to continue expressing my opinion, whether it's here or at the neighborhood association... Read more...

6 supporters
Preston Buehrer
How can The Shawmut Project be a good Melville Park neighbor now and in the future?

Eliminate the parking and provide more living/working/green space. This project is nearly on-top of a T station, and within walking distance of the vibrant neighborhood centers of Codman Square, Fields... Read more...

5 supporters
Bryan Bryson
How else would you describe your neighborhood priority?

I'd really love to see a project that can create a new exciting point for interacting with neighbors while also providing opportunities for home ownership at different price points so the neighborhood... Read more...

5 supporters
Pieta Blakely-Sanders
Any feedback on our Nov. 1 project presentation?

This is great! I think the scale is very appropriate for the neighborhood and I'm very happy that the development will emphasize affordable home ownership.

4 supporters
Preston Buehrer
How else would you describe your neighborhood priority?

Adding increased housing where it is needed most - right by the MBTA. There is clear demand for more housing. Build more places for people to live and some small retail to draw people into the neighborhood.

4 supporters
Britt Harter
How else would you describe your neighborhood priority?

Lots of TOD units! Minimal parking, lots of affordable housing!

3 supporters
Evan Brinkman
Any feedback on our Nov. 1 project presentation?

Keep some green space facing the Epiphany parking lot, as in your precedent images, many of which have small gardens out front. Have some push/pull/planar variety in that facade as well. Study the placement... Read more...

2 supporters
Lucas Herringshaw
How can The Shawmut Project be a good Melville Park neighbor now and in the future?

make commitment to making greenway/tunnel cap happen as part of mitigation for neighborhood

2 supporters
Lydia Hausle
How can The Shawmut Project be a good Melville Park neighbor now and in the future?

- encourage active transportation through minimal parking, provision of zipcar spots, and/or sponsorship of a Hubway station. - Provide small-scale active retail - coffee shop would be killer at Shawmut... Read more...

2 supporters
Evan Sanders
How can The Shawmut Project be a good Melville Park neighbor now and in the future?

Make sure this project is successful, not just today but in the long run! Let's show everyone how a project like this can enhance our neighborhood, by supporting affordability and bringing further diversity... Read more...

2 supporters
Evan Sanders
I prefer building style Option Number...

1 or 12, not 8

2 supporters
Bryan Bryson
How can The Shawmut Project be a good Melville Park neighbor now and in the future?

Inform new residents who move in on how to get involved in the community (kind of have to learn on your own right now; provide material). Continue to be open about the tradeoffs in making a project like... Read more...

2 supporters
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