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Followed Envision Concord
6 years ago
Commented on Envision Concord
6 years ago
As global warming and associated weather patterns change, the Town should review how best to protect its still water ponds, wetlands and vernal pools. Practices that were sufficient in the past will most likely be insufficient going forward and thus ecosystems associated with these areas will most likely be adversely impacted.
Supported a comment by Bill Kemeza on
Envision Concord
6 years ago
Bill Kemeza
Concord Center, seems to be losing its vitality as shops close.
A significant way to address this is to make the center itself an experience. Walking, lingering, having commodious places to sit, to eat, to talk. Imagine places where our restaurants could have tables outside. Our stores could have displays where folks could take their time.
Consider widening the sidewalks on the Milldam and Walden street by getting rid of street parking. With signage, direct cars to our parking lots (and negotiate more spaces from private sources) to offset the loss of on-street parking.
The current traffic lanes would remain.
Concord Center, seems to be losing its vitality as shops close.
A significant way to address this is to make the center itself an experience. Walking, lingering, having commodious places to sit, to eat, to talk. Imagine places where our restaurants could have tables outside. Our stores could have displays where folks could take their time.
Consider widening the sidewalks on the Milldam and Walden street by getting rid of street parking. With signage, direct cars to our parking lots (and negotiate more spaces from private sources) to offset the loss of on-street parking.
The current traffic lanes would remain.
Supported a comment by Alice Kaufman on
Envision Concord
6 years ago
Alice Kaufman
Our economy thrives on vibrant downtown areas. We may need to think creatively about the business interests that provide so much to our community.
Our economy thrives on vibrant downtown areas. We may need to think creatively about the business interests that provide so much to our community.
Commented on Envision Concord
6 years ago
Healthy watershed and water quality supported with town leadership and budget for future generations.
Supported a comment by Josh Burgel on
Envision Concord
6 years ago
Josh Burgel
Pedestrian/Bike connections to the east of the Willard School do not exist, please explore and implement grade school appropriate infrastructure.
Pedestrian/Bike connections to the east of the Willard School do not exist, please explore and implement grade school appropriate infrastructure.
Commented on Envision Concord
6 years ago
We need to ensure our Town ponds are protected from pollution and can continue to be a habitat for diverse wildlife and a source of enjoyment for future generations. Walden clearly has major historical significance and
White Pond was also written about by Thoreau and both are located within a Priority Habitat of Rare Species.
Supported a comment by Jeffrey Kerr on
Envision Concord
6 years, 2 months ago
Jeffrey Kerr
Protect neighborhood integrity by limiting tear-downs, enforcing house-size to lot size limitations and requiring clear disclosure of buyers identity.
Protect neighborhood integrity by limiting tear-downs, enforcing house-size to lot size limitations and requiring clear disclosure of buyers identity.
Supported a comment by Walden Woods Project on
Envision Concord
6 years, 2 months ago
Walden Woods Project
Walden Woods and Walden Pond are national treasures, visited by over 600,000 people each year from around the globe. The former landfill site is in the heart of Walden Woods and should be protected from development that is incompatible with the goals of the Town's two most recent Open Space and Recreation Plans and 2001 Landfill Study. A permanent conservation outcome for this land, immediately adjacent to the Walden Pond State Reservation – a National Historic Landmark and international destination – is needed to ensure that the historical, natural and recreational values of this special place are preserved.
Walden Woods and Walden Pond are national treasures, visited by over 600,000 people each year from around the globe. The former landfill site is in the heart of Walden Woods and should be protected from development that is incompatible with the goals of the Town's two most recent Open Space and Recreation Plans and 2001 Landfill Study. A permanent conservation outcome for this land, immediately adjacent to the Walden Pond State Reservation – a National Historic Landmark and international destination – is needed to ensure that the historical, natural and recreational values of this special place are preserved.
Supported a comment by james Bryant on
Envision Concord
6 years, 3 months ago
james Bryant
We need commercial development in multi use development zones to increase our tax base and connect these zones via multimodal transportation systems. Also we need to increase affordable housing so those who work here can live here and our seniors can stay.
We need commercial development in multi use development zones to increase our tax base and connect these zones via multimodal transportation systems. Also we need to increase affordable housing so those who work here can live here and our seniors can stay.