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Commented on 114 Whitwell Street
3 years, 9 months ago
FoxRock seems to have abandoned any commitment to senior housing - just a vague "inter-generational" plan. There are many older Quincy residents holding on in much-too-big homes because there is no alternative other than moving to a distant suburb. A serious effort to include a senior component of this plan would help ease neighborhood concerns.
Supported a comment by Marilyn Novak on
114 Whitwell Street
3 years, 9 months ago
Marilyn Novak
Attended the meeting on 10/24 and I did not hear any plans for assisted living, long term care and senior independent living. Not just a hope that seniors would move in there, but something dedicated to over 55 needs. I wonder if you have ever looked at Fuller Village in Milton. It is a senior community with duplex houses and at least one tall apartment building. A menu of services and dining if preferred/needed. The whole concept of a large entrée fee, that returns to the senior or his/her estate and then paying a monthly fee is very attractive. There are communities like this on the north and south shore, but nothing in Quincy. I, for one, would like to stay in Quincy when my time comes. Is this something you have or would consider?
Attended the meeting on 10/24 and I did not hear any plans for assisted living, long term care and senior independent living. Not just a hope that seniors would move in there, but something dedicated to over 55 needs. I wonder if you have ever looked at Fuller Village in Milton. It is a senior community with duplex houses and at least one tall apartment building. A menu of services and dining if preferred/needed. The whole concept of a large entrée fee, that returns to the senior or his/her estate and then paying a monthly fee is very attractive. There are communities like this on the north and south shore, but nothing in Quincy. I, for one, would like to stay in Quincy when my time comes. Is this something you have or would consider?
Supported a comment by Brenda Ryan on
114 Whitwell Street
3 years, 11 months ago
Brenda Ryan
Fox Rock has no experience that I know of in residential developments. In an already multi-generational, owner occupied neighborhood your scale of number of residents to acreage to this property is beyond acceptable. The traffic alone is a danger to the current multi-generational residents of the neighborhood. Biking uphill on Whitwell is not easy even for the most experienced rider. Therefore, automobiles will be the likely mode of transportation for the new residents, hence increased traffic. Also need assurance local, union, experienced workers will be used in the quality construction, i.e., ironworkers, electricians, pipefitters, etc.
Fox Rock has no experience that I know of in residential developments. In an already multi-generational, owner occupied neighborhood your scale of number of residents to acreage to this property is beyond acceptable. The traffic alone is a danger to the current multi-generational residents of the neighborhood. Biking uphill on Whitwell is not easy even for the most experienced rider. Therefore, automobiles will be the likely mode of transportation for the new residents, hence increased traffic. Also need assurance local, union, experienced workers will be used in the quality construction, i.e., ironworkers, electricians, pipefitters, etc.
Supported a comment by Mary Stec on
114 Whitwell Street
3 years, 11 months ago
Mary Stec
We do not need retail space in a residential neighborhood. There is plenty of retail in Quincy Center.
We do not need retail space in a residential neighborhood. There is plenty of retail in Quincy Center.
Supported a comment by Mary Stec on
114 Whitwell Street
3 years, 11 months ago
Mary Stec
six story buildings positioned at the edges of the site with a 25 ft .buffer between these buildings and neighboring properties is unacceptable.
six story buildings positioned at the edges of the site with a 25 ft .buffer between these buildings and neighboring properties is unacceptable.
Commented on 114 Whitwell Street
3 years, 11 months ago
What is going on Foxrock? You presented a very incomplete plan at the meeting at Central Middle School in July, then withdrew from the August Planning Board meeting stating that a more complete plan would be submitted in the Fall. Now you want to hold a “Pre-Application” meeting in early September, where public comment will not be allowed. If your plan is not ready for comment, what is the point of presenting to the Board? Are you hoping to get the Board on your side before the neighbors have a chance to weigh in? I hate to be cynical but we’ve seen this script before and it doesn’t end well for the residents of Quincy.
Supported a comment by Marilyn Novak on
114 Whitwell Street
4 years ago
Marilyn Novak
I am a former employee of QMC and have a question. One of the buildings you plan to demolish contains what we called Founders Hall. It is a hallway outside of the cafeteria and contained many plaques and commendations and memories from buildings previously demolished. I am wondering what you plan to do with those plaques etc. Will they be displayed someplace, like perhaps with the renovations to the Administration Building? Please let me know. If you are not going to use them there is one in particular that the Nursing Staff would want to have. Although, I do believe they should be displayed. They are part of history. Thank you, Marilyn Novak
I am a former employee of QMC and have a question. One of the buildings you plan to demolish contains what we called Founders Hall. It is a hallway outside of the cafeteria and contained many plaques and commendations and memories from buildings previously demolished. I am wondering what you plan to do with those plaques etc. Will they be displayed someplace, like perhaps with the renovations to the Administration Building? Please let me know. If you are not going to use them there is one in particular that the Nursing Staff would want to have. Although, I do believe they should be displayed. They are part of history. Thank you, Marilyn Novak
Supported a comment by Jocelyn Sedney on
114 Whitwell Street
4 years ago
Jocelyn Sedney
I do not think there should be any amenity retail space in the development. There is no needand opening up the area to any such use threatens future use of the property. It is important to understand that this property can change hands at any point and uses could change. We do not need additional traffic into the area to take advantage of amenity retail space.
I do not think there should be any amenity retail space in the development. There is no needand opening up the area to any such use threatens future use of the property. It is important to understand that this property can change hands at any point and uses could change. We do not need additional traffic into the area to take advantage of amenity retail space.
Supported a comment by valerie solimini on
114 Whitwell Street
4 years ago
valerie solimini
i think 598 units is too many for that area. I think 400 is plenty. I also would like to see it rented by 55+ residents, assisting living, and low income seniors. I don't want to see children because the area schools are over crowded now. I am thankful there will be no traffic emptying on Euclid Ave but people will be able to go out that way.
i think 598 units is too many for that area. I think 400 is plenty. I also would like to see it rented by 55+ residents, assisting living, and low income seniors. I don't want to see children because the area schools are over crowded now. I am thankful there will be no traffic emptying on Euclid Ave but people will be able to go out that way.
Supported a comment by Maureen Tapper on
114 Whitwell Street
4 years ago
Maureen Tapper
Where will the parking garages be located?? Trash collection?? What about the neighbors on Colonial Drive.. 6 story building with a roof top terrace to look into my yard, why not put the larger building in the middle away from the neighborhoods. Traffic and the schools.. Lots of questions..
Where will the parking garages be located?? Trash collection?? What about the neighbors on Colonial Drive.. 6 story building with a roof top terrace to look into my yard, why not put the larger building in the middle away from the neighborhoods. Traffic and the schools.. Lots of questions..
Commented on 114 Whitwell Street
4 years ago
I think you need to answer a lot of questions before this project proceeds. Specifically:
• What is the anticipated mix between assisted living/independent living/family units? You must have at least an idea of what you think is possible.
• You mention 598 units, but what is the mix of studio/1 bedroom/2 bedroom/3 bedroom units? This can make a huge difference in the total expected. If all are 2 bedroom, that is another 1,196 people. Again, you must have some idea of what you want.
• What is the target price for rents – is it high-end, moderate, affordable? Is there a mix of these types? Again, you must have some idea of how you want to target the market.
• What about 40(b) – are there plans to ofr affordable units? If so, how many?
• The traffic study cannot be correct. If you are planning 825 spaces, there is no way it will only generate 163 trips in the morning and 212 trips in the evening (numbers in the documents). Your own numbers estimate that 33% will use public transportation, so that leaves 549 cars that will be in use each day (66% of 825).
• Have you considered the impact on the local schools? Since you did not specify your target market, it is hard to tell, but there must be at least an estimate of how many families will live there. Even if ¼ of the units are for families that is potentially 149 units with kids. Can Bernazzani handle another 149 or more schoolkids?
Commented on 114 Whitwell Street
4 years, 4 months ago
Neighborhood resident
Commented on 114 Whitwell Street
4 years, 4 months ago
I believe that the first priority should be to clean up the overgrowth, get rid of trash/poison ivy, etc., but largely leave the park as is, an open space for passive recreation. The picnic area could use some clean up, with a slightly better defined grass area with maybe a few benches, but I would resist the urge to try to install any infrastructure requiring upkeep.
Followed 114 Whitwell Street
4 years, 4 months ago
Commented on 114 Whitwell Street
4 years, 4 months ago
Reduced overgrowth/better landscaping!