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Supported a comment by Erica Schwarz on
500 Talbot Avenue
5 years, 6 months ago
Supported a comment by Dan Rubin on
500 Talbot Avenue
5 years, 6 months ago
Dan Rubin
As a direct abutter, I am completely against adding parking where the current lined section of the street is. We fought with the city years ago when that space was used as parking to add the dashed lines. It was a complete disaster in the winter. People would not move their vehicles even during snow emergencies and plows could not navigate around ultimately piling snow in the middle of the street causing all kinds of manueverability issues for fire, trash and delivery trucks. Would love to see a plan for what a parklet may look like, but would have the same concerns with that as well.
As a direct abutter, I am completely against adding parking where the current lined section of the street is. We fought with the city years ago when that space was used as parking to add the dashed lines. It was a complete disaster in the winter. People would not move their vehicles even during snow emergencies and plows could not navigate around ultimately piling snow in the middle of the street causing all kinds of manueverability issues for fire, trash and delivery trucks. Would love to see a plan for what a parklet may look like, but would have the same concerns with that as well.
Supported a comment by Dan Rubin on
500 Talbot Avenue
5 years, 6 months ago
Dan Rubin
I completely agree. As a direct abutter we fought with the city to finally paint those lines on the street. The space was parking before and it was a disaster in the winter when no one moved and snow could not be removed creating major issues for fire, trash and delivery vehicles to navigate.
I completely agree. As a direct abutter we fought with the city to finally paint those lines on the street. The space was parking before and it was a disaster in the winter when no one moved and snow could not be removed creating major issues for fire, trash and delivery vehicles to navigate.
Supported a comment by Gregory Grays-Thomas on
500 Talbot Avenue
5 years, 6 months ago
Gregory Grays-Thomas
I wholly support this comment. As a direct abutter, while I will be sad about competition for limited parking, such is life in the city. Priority should definitely be for models such as a parklet or other such ideas, that reinforces space for the community while beautifying and adding green green space.
I wholly support this comment. As a direct abutter, while I will be sad about competition for limited parking, such is life in the city. Priority should definitely be for models such as a parklet or other such ideas, that reinforces space for the community while beautifying and adding green green space.
Supported a comment by Preston Buehrer on
500 Talbot Avenue
5 years, 7 months ago
Preston Buehrer
Please please please don’t turn the painted island in the intersection into parking. That is absolutely not what is needed here and might make it difficult to reclaim that space for community use in the future. If you could look into attaching that to the patio space and creating a larger parklet-type area that would be idea. Close off the slip-lane for right turns to make sure the space is uninterrupted from the patio area and nearby sidewalks. In addition, create curb extensions further south of the parklet, making Argyle intersect with Talbot at a right angle. This is definitely a bigger ask for this project, but perhaps some planning coordination with the city could work. If not, please don’t turn it into parking. That will just make doing these improvements later all the more diffficult
Please please please don’t turn the painted island in the intersection into parking. That is absolutely not what is needed here and might make it difficult to reclaim that space for community use in the future. If you could look into attaching that to the patio space and creating a larger parklet-type area that would be idea. Close off the slip-lane for right turns to make sure the space is uninterrupted from the patio area and nearby sidewalks. In addition, create curb extensions further south of the parklet, making Argyle intersect with Talbot at a right angle. This is definitely a bigger ask for this project, but perhaps some planning coordination with the city could work. If not, please don’t turn it into parking. That will just make doing these improvements later all the more diffficult
Commented on 500 Talbot Avenue
5 years, 7 months ago
+1 for the parklet option
Commented on 500 Talbot Avenue
5 years, 9 months ago
I know it's likely been pursued already (and likely been shot down due to the city being difficult), but really push to get the lined-off section of street in front of the building included in this project. If there's anything the public can due to get that piece of street turned into a park, let us know how we can help.
Commented on 500 Talbot Avenue
5 years, 9 months ago
benches/seating for quiet enjoyment!
Followed 500 Talbot Avenue
5 years, 9 months ago
Commented on 500 Talbot Avenue
5 years, 9 months ago
I want to see a restaurant!
Commented on DotGreenway
6 years ago
I'd visit the DotGreenway once a day!
Followed DotGreenway
6 years ago
Commented on DotGreenway
6 years ago
The DotGreenway will be best used as a recreational walking / bike path!
Commented on Imagine Boston 2030
7 years, 4 months ago
If commercial parking must go hear to support local businesses, we should turn this into a parking garage with a brick facade that blends-in well with the community and contains ground-floor retail on Dorchester Avenue (as opposed to simply tarring over the lot and painting lines here).
Commented on Imagine Boston 2030
7 years, 4 months ago
Expanded hours for the coffee shop here (it should be open during the evening and on Sundays).
Commented on Imagine Boston 2030
7 years, 5 months ago
Put the Ashmont bus way below ground and build a park over it.
Commented on Imagine Boston 2030
7 years, 5 months ago
Better pedestrian connections are needed between Andrew Square and the South Bay Mall.
Supported a comment by Katy Gall on
Imagine Boston 2030
7 years, 5 months ago
Katy Gall
I agree! Between Ashmont and Fields Corner there are stretches that could be used for such a purpose. Currently the tunnel cap is just ugly!
I agree! Between Ashmont and Fields Corner there are stretches that could be used for such a purpose. Currently the tunnel cap is just ugly!
Supported a comment by Preston Buehrer on
Imagine Boston 2030
7 years, 5 months ago
Preston Buehrer
The unused space above the Ashmont subway should be opened and used as a linear park. This concept has been tried successfully in many other cities and would be a great addition to Dorchester. In addition to being a great outdoor space, it would also provide a safe and scenic route for those on foot and bike.
The unused space above the Ashmont subway should be opened and used as a linear park. This concept has been tried successfully in many other cities and would be a great addition to Dorchester. In addition to being a great outdoor space, it would also provide a safe and scenic route for those on foot and bike.
Commented on Imagine Boston 2030
7 years, 5 months ago
Reduce the width of Gallivan Blvd and reduce the speed allowed. Add separated bike paths in place of the extra lanes.
Commented on Imagine Boston 2030
7 years, 5 months ago
Make the Gallavan/Dorchester Avenue intersection more friendly for pedestrians and bicyclists.
Commented on Imagine Boston 2030
7 years, 5 months ago
Create a walking/bike path from Peabody Square to Dorchester Park on a bridge over the T tracks. If the park over the subway cap north of Peabody Square gets built, this would link Fields Corner and Ashmont with the Neponset River path.
Followed Imagine Boston 2030
7 years, 5 months ago
Commented on Imagine Boston 2030
7 years, 5 months ago
Expand Dorchester Park over the train yard.
I agree that there is too much wasted roadway by this site that should be captured and converted into useful space. I think the city should transfer some of that land to the project in exchange for more affordability in the housing units.