Sheila Doyle
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Commented on Newton Riverside Visioning Process
4 years, 9 months ago
I would like to see a reasonably-sized development that includes a small grocery store and/or drug store, small coffee shop, publicly-accessible bathrooms, plenty of green space without sacrificing trees, affordable housing, parking, more than one entrance, and connection/improvement of the walkway/path behind Riverside to connect with other walking paths and/or bikeways. I think Newton needs more affordable housing options, and I also think some thought should be put into how many apartments we can reasonably add without overwhelming the school, area, and public services. I agree with Liz's comment that the development should be set back from Grove St, because a wall of buildings right on that hilly street would be terrible. Traffic is already a problem in Lower Falls, especially when folks are trying to find parking during Red Sox games or days with large marches downtown, so careful planning should be put into making sure there is plenty of parking and keeping in mind how traffic tends to back up on Grove St especially when the parking lot gets full at Riverside. It would be phenomenal to have a Commuter Rail option at Riverside, and a direct route in to Cambridge without having to switch trolleys/buses multiple times. I would like to see the new plan be pedestrian-friendly; I like the path between Riverside and Norumbega Ct, it's nice to walk on and there is nice landscaping and lighting there and it feels safe from nearby cars.
Supported a comment by Larry Rosenberg on
Newton Riverside Visioning Process
4 years, 9 months ago
Larry Rosenberg
Fully vet the impact to city services. Fire Dept, Police trash collection traffic and more. We are proposing 3 huge projects all at the same time. This will be a city people who want the "charm" will NOT want to live.
Fully vet the impact to city services. Fire Dept, Police trash collection traffic and more. We are proposing 3 huge projects all at the same time. This will be a city people who want the "charm" will NOT want to live.
Supported a comment by Liz M on
Newton Riverside Visioning Process
4 years, 9 months ago
Liz M
Make sure there isn’t a wall of buildings along Grove St. Any development should be set back from the road and stepped back too.
Make sure there isn’t a wall of buildings along Grove St. Any development should be set back from the road and stepped back too.
Supported a comment by coUrbanizer via Text on
Newton Riverside Visioning Process
4 years, 9 months ago
coUrbanizer via Text
We need a Low impact community plan. No one in the community wants an oversized develop that just adds to the developers bottom line.
We need a Low impact community plan. No one in the community wants an oversized develop that just adds to the developers bottom line.
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Newton Riverside Visioning Process
4 years, 9 months ago
coUrbanizer via Text
I would like to see the proposed Riverside project at least halved in size and scope. In other words what was approved many years ago. That was quite big enough.
I would like to see the proposed Riverside project at least halved in size and scope. In other words what was approved many years ago. That was quite big enough.
Supported a comment by coUrbanizer via Text on
Newton Riverside Visioning Process
4 years, 9 months ago
coUrbanizer via Text
New recreational connections ( to path on charles river to golf course to canoe rental etc) and new commuter connections (short walk to commuter rail stop in back)
New recreational connections ( to path on charles river to golf course to canoe rental etc) and new commuter connections (short walk to commuter rail stop in back)
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Newton Riverside Visioning Process
4 years, 9 months ago
coUrbanizer via Text
My aspiration for the riverside site is that my special lower falls neighborhood is not destroyed by traffic. The exit off 95 in either direction should not turn into the same situation as exit 17 off the Pike.
My aspiration for the riverside site is that my special lower falls neighborhood is not destroyed by traffic. The exit off 95 in either direction should not turn into the same situation as exit 17 off the Pike.
Supported a comment by coUrbanizer via Text on
Newton Riverside Visioning Process
4 years, 9 months ago
coUrbanizer via Text
My aspirations for the riverside site is that it's size and density is scaled to what matches the surrounding residential areas.
My aspirations for the riverside site is that it's size and density is scaled to what matches the surrounding residential areas.
Supported a comment by Liz M on
Newton Riverside Visioning Process
4 years, 9 months ago
Liz M
Create a connection to the Auburndale commuter rail that could bring commuters to Kendall Sq. (the Indigo line).
Create a connection to the Auburndale commuter rail that could bring commuters to Kendall Sq. (the Indigo line).
Followed Newton Riverside Visioning Process
4 years, 9 months ago
Supported a comment by Christine Lacey on
Newton Riverside Visioning Process
4 years, 9 months ago
Christine Lacey
I would like to see river access for the residents of the new apartments, and for residents of the existing neighborhood. Also, link it up to other river paths. People who live at the Comm Ave apartments, people who live on Charles Street, people who use the canoe and kayak rental, etc., should NOT have to walk all the way around. They should be able to walk along the river to get to Riverside station. I doubt people even know they can take the green line to Riverside and walk over to the canoe and kayak rentals. Many cities and towns, Waltham included, have made sure to utilize the space along the Charles River for recreation. Why can't we do the same?
I would like to see river access for the residents of the new apartments, and for residents of the existing neighborhood. Also, link it up to other river paths. People who live at the Comm Ave apartments, people who live on Charles Street, people who use the canoe and kayak rental, etc., should NOT have to walk all the way around. They should be able to walk along the river to get to Riverside station. I doubt people even know they can take the green line to Riverside and walk over to the canoe and kayak rentals. Many cities and towns, Waltham included, have made sure to utilize the space along the Charles River for recreation. Why can't we do the same?