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Commented on 500 Talbot Avenue
5 years, 3 months ago
I agree! Great thought!
Supported a comment by Lynn Sanders on
500 Talbot Avenue
5 years, 4 months ago
Lynn Sanders
It would be great to have outdoor space to eat and/or a casual spot to sit and read.
It would be great to have outdoor space to eat and/or a casual spot to sit and read.
Supported a comment by Lynn Sanders on
500 Talbot Avenue
5 years, 4 months ago
Lynn Sanders
Perhaps with a plaque to acknowledge their longtime occupancy of the spot? I don't know much about this particular church, but I am glad they will have a space in the building.
Perhaps with a plaque to acknowledge their longtime occupancy of the spot? I don't know much about this particular church, but I am glad they will have a space in the building.
Supported a comment by Kristina Donovan on
500 Talbot Avenue
5 years, 4 months ago
Kristina Donovan
I want to see a convenience store/light grocery!
I want to see a convenience store/light grocery!
Supported a comment by Kristina Donovan on
500 Talbot Avenue
5 years, 4 months ago
Kristina Donovan
Small grocery
Small grocery
Supported a comment by Gary Cormier on
500 Talbot Avenue
5 years, 4 months ago
Gary Cormier
benches/seating for quiet enjoyment!
benches/seating for quiet enjoyment!
Commented on 500 Talbot Avenue
5 years, 4 months ago
I agree 100%, a New York style neighborhood grocer would be perfect here. Quick in and out parking would Be the least disruptive parking option to the residence and be the most beneficial option to us so the biggest win/win. Gourmet take out food produce household essentials -all of the basics that you run out of and need in a pinch as well as gourmet coffee and wine beer etc. Anybody that’s spent time in New York knows that everybody’s got one of these around the corner from there a place that they can run to. gourmet takeout food produce household essentials like all of the basics but you run out of and need in a pinch gourmet coffee wine beer etc. Anybody that’s spent time in New York knows that everybody’s got one of these around the corner from there place that they can run to.
Supported a comment by Dottie Baxter on
500 Talbot Avenue
5 years, 4 months ago
Dottie Baxter
I would love to see a specialty market such as Milton Market. High end.
I would love to see a specialty market such as Milton Market. High end.
Supported a comment by Allyson Quinn on
500 Talbot Avenue
5 years, 4 months ago
Allyson Quinn
I want to see a restaurant!
I want to see a restaurant!
Supported a comment by Evan Brinkman on
500 Talbot Avenue
5 years, 4 months ago
Evan Brinkman
a small landscaped garden!
a small landscaped garden!
Supported a comment by Pieta Blakely-Sanders on
500 Talbot Avenue
5 years, 4 months ago
Pieta Blakely-Sanders
I want to see a convenience store/light grocery!
I want to see a convenience store/light grocery!
Supported a comment by Joe English on
500 Talbot Avenue
5 years, 4 months ago
Joe English
I want to see a convenience store/light grocery!
I want to see a convenience store/light grocery!
Supported a comment by Jane Weinert on
500 Talbot Avenue
5 years, 4 months ago
Jane Weinert
Green space with trees and benches
Green space with trees and benches
Supported a comment by John Berg on
500 Talbot Avenue
5 years, 4 months ago
John Berg
a small landscaped garden!
a small landscaped garden!
Supported a comment by John Berg on
500 Talbot Avenue
5 years, 4 months ago
John Berg
I just answered this! A small garden would be ideal.
I just answered this! A small garden would be ideal.
Supported a comment by Jim Carroll on
500 Talbot Avenue
5 years, 4 months ago
Jim Carroll
Incorporate red doors, stained glass, and steeple into new building.
Incorporate red doors, stained glass, and steeple into new building.
Commented on 500 Talbot Avenue
5 years, 4 months ago
Upscale grocery yes!
Supported a comment by Raymond Shrader on
500 Talbot Avenue
5 years, 4 months ago
Raymond Shrader
use the wood from the church as ceilings an/or walls and the floors must be beautiful.
use the wood from the church as ceilings an/or walls and the floors must be beautiful.
Supported a comment by Philippe Charles Saad on
500 Talbot Avenue
5 years, 4 months ago
Philippe Charles Saad
Welcoming and accessible. Native plants, low maintenance
Welcoming and accessible. Native plants, low maintenance
Supported a comment by Brita Zitin on
500 Talbot Avenue
5 years, 4 months ago
Brita Zitin
Giant board games always seem popular!
Giant board games always seem popular!
Supported a comment by Kathleen Cliff on
500 Talbot Avenue
5 years, 4 months ago
Kathleen Cliff
I want to see a convenience store/light grocery!
I want to see a convenience store/light grocery!
Supported a comment by Rosanne Foley on
500 Talbot Avenue
5 years, 4 months ago
Rosanne Foley
An image of the building with brief history, along with any previous history/use of the property.
An image of the building with brief history, along with any previous history/use of the property.
Supported a comment by Luis Arzuaga on
500 Talbot Avenue
5 years, 4 months ago
Luis Arzuaga
I want to see a convenience store/light grocery!
I want to see a convenience store/light grocery!
Supported a comment by Penny GreendaleCrooks on
500 Talbot Avenue
5 years, 4 months ago
Penny GreendaleCrooks
I want to see a convenience store/light grocery!
I want to see a convenience store/light grocery!
Supported a comment by Jessica Thomas on
500 Talbot Avenue
5 years, 4 months ago
Jessica Thomas
a small landscaped garden!
a small landscaped garden!
Supported a comment by Gerald Grooms on
500 Talbot Avenue
5 years, 4 months ago
Gerald Grooms
a small landscaped garden!
a small landscaped garden!
Supported a comment by Gerald Grooms on
500 Talbot Avenue
5 years, 4 months ago
Gerald Grooms
Make a community ran garden to keep the neighborhood involved in cleaning the space and keeping the neighborhood beautiful.
Make a community ran garden to keep the neighborhood involved in cleaning the space and keeping the neighborhood beautiful.
Commented on 500 Talbot Avenue
5 years, 4 months ago
That’s a really really lovely idea, thumbs up.
Supported a comment by Gerald Grooms on
500 Talbot Avenue
5 years, 4 months ago
Gerald Grooms
Use some of the structure to build or make a memorial Walk way.
Use some of the structure to build or make a memorial Walk way.
Commented on 500 Talbot Avenue
5 years, 4 months ago
I believe that the church has been very very involved in this process from the beginning which is part of the reason why this project is unusual. They did not go for the highest bitter for development they were very careful about what developer they selected to work with and they will be occupying one of the two retail spaces themselves so they are very involved which is nice .
Supported a comment by mary grady on
500 Talbot Avenue
5 years, 4 months ago
mary grady
I want to see a convenience store/light grocery!
I want to see a convenience store/light grocery!
Supported a comment by Jeffrey Salamone-Callahan on
500 Talbot Avenue
5 years, 4 months ago
Jeffrey Salamone-Callahan
I want to see a convenience store/light grocery!
I want to see a convenience store/light grocery!
Supported a comment by Jeffrey Salamone-Callahan on
500 Talbot Avenue
5 years, 4 months ago
Jeffrey Salamone-Callahan
a small grocer or local foods shop, & or cafe or cafe/bar. something local, nothing corporate. and a lucidity with the street that its located along. those will be the most important characteristics.
a small grocer or local foods shop, & or cafe or cafe/bar. something local, nothing corporate. and a lucidity with the street that its located along. those will be the most important characteristics.
Commented on 500 Talbot Avenue
5 years, 4 months ago
Definitely like a New York style gourmet grocery her with takeout and household needs coffee wine as well that would be a wonderful addition over here to be able to grab necessary items without having to leave the neighborhood
Supported a comment by Recia N Williams on
500 Talbot Avenue
5 years, 4 months ago
Recia N Williams
I want to see a convenience store/light grocery!
I want to see a convenience store/light grocery!
Commented on 500 Talbot Avenue
5 years, 4 months ago
I think that the trash issues that are experienced on the hill are much different because the problem is school kids down here right on this street, I live at 487 Talbot we deal with commuters who are walking Between Washington Street and Ashmont station they tend to be single people or incredibly small groups and more often than not they are adults if they are students there not the large unruly groups that have been such a problem with trash and other issues . I think trash cans would be definitely an important addition but I do think that the best fit for parking issues and other things would be a New York style grocer which would include gourmet type coffee and snacks. I think that because it might have a higher end product rather than a crappy corner store deli with tend to be throwing trash on the ground as much
Commented on 500 Talbot Avenue
5 years, 4 months ago
I won hundred percent agree with the idea of limiting the number of cars per lease. The idea of a TOD Is wonderful and generally people are moving in that direction but it is a slow pace and more often than not to people still have two cars not the dream goal of zero cars walking to everything they need in the neighborhood and then renting a car when I need to go someplace. This is not really a true urban neighborhood that provides for a TOD. is wonderful and generally people are moving in that direction but it is a slow pace and more often than not to people still have two cars not the dream goal of zero cars walking to everything they need in the neighborhood and then renting a car when I need to go someplace. This is not really a true urban neighborhood that provides for a TOD. Ashmont Hill simply is not city letting you have to drive places in order to live and shop and stuff so people realistically have cars . Again as a disabled person with a handicapped residential parking spot across the street which I have had to apply for I am also particularly concerned about having to fight for my spot on a continual basis
Supported a comment by Michael Wilson on
500 Talbot Avenue
5 years, 4 months ago
Michael Wilson
Public safety is a big concern in our area, I think lots of lighting at night is important. Connecting the retail space and patio make sense regardless of what type of retail goes in there. If space allows, having a small portion for general seating or gathering space would be nice. Limiting the number of cars per unit via lease agreements to control the influx of cars should also be considered.
Public safety is a big concern in our area, I think lots of lighting at night is important. Connecting the retail space and patio make sense regardless of what type of retail goes in there. If space allows, having a small portion for general seating or gathering space would be nice. Limiting the number of cars per unit via lease agreements to control the influx of cars should also be considered.
Commented on 500 Talbot Avenue
5 years, 4 months ago
I also live directly across the street adjacent to MsLarkin And I agree about the parking concerns. We already have people who leave their cars all the way down here for the day who then take the train I see it out my window every day, currently the cars which are parked on that side of the street today from the crosswalk all the way down to the halfway house are all commuter cars every single one I’ve been paying close attention in the past week . This is more of a winter time thing but this is a huge issue parking is going to be a very big problem .
Supported a comment by Paige Larkin on
500 Talbot Avenue
5 years, 4 months ago
Paige Larkin
I live directly opposite on Talbot, and I am most concerned about parking (we may be near public transportation, but 40 units needs more than 23 spaces), sunlight (a 5 story building on the Talbot side will block sunlight to the opposite side of the street), and trash from whatever business goes in. Would love a good coffee shop, but please put some public trash cans on the street if you go the coffee shop / grocery store route.
I live directly opposite on Talbot, and I am most concerned about parking (we may be near public transportation, but 40 units needs more than 23 spaces), sunlight (a 5 story building on the Talbot side will block sunlight to the opposite side of the street), and trash from whatever business goes in. Would love a good coffee shop, but please put some public trash cans on the street if you go the coffee shop / grocery store route.
Supported a comment by Erica Schwarz on
500 Talbot Avenue
5 years, 4 months ago
Erica Schwarz
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.
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.
Supported a comment by James Jay on
500 Talbot Avenue
5 years, 4 months ago
James Jay
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.
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.
Supported a comment by Philippe Charles Saad on
500 Talbot Avenue
5 years, 5 months ago
Philippe Charles Saad
outdoor area for quiet fitness classes!
outdoor area for quiet fitness classes!
Commented on 500 Talbot Avenue
5 years, 5 months ago
Definitely not a convenience store but a gourmet grocery and takeout as detailed in my answer above.
Commented on 500 Talbot Avenue
5 years, 5 months ago
Though the object is to be a TOD people do love their cars,with 23 parking spaces for 40 new units,as an adjunct neighbor I am concerned about parking.Talbot Ave is an emergency snow route, so we must evacuate to side streets which is very difficult even now.I am concerned that a restaurant or gym will bring in-on top of the new residents-an unmanageable amount of people parking for hours at a time.A small gourmet grocery would fill a void and not create this issue.I have a handicapped parking spot which I'm also concerned about.How many handicap spots will be provided for the building,both in and outside? Though I had to go to lengths to get the spot it does not have my name on it so anyone coming to 500 can just park in it and then I will not be able to get into my home. If there does end up being a restaurant with a patio put in,will there be a plan in place with the owners about working with neighbors regarding noise issues at night?As a former restaurateur with a garden in a busy urban residential neighborhood I am extremely familiar with the noise levels and difficulties that situation brings with it. Coffee house/Wine bar is an alternative to full liquor restaurant.Creates local meeting place-breakfast/lunch/brunch/pop-up event options etc.I think that would be a nice thing to add if folks are dead set on a food place. Nowhere to hang in AM in hood now.
Commented on 500 Talbot Avenue
5 years, 5 months ago
Certainly having some kind of plaque would be lovely and I think it would be awesome to have some type of nod to the red doors .
Commented on 500 Talbot Avenue
5 years, 5 months ago
A landscaped green space for outdoor seating and community gathering, hosting occassional pop up events etc.Though the idea of a restaurant patio might sound nice the acoustics of Ashmont Hill are such that the noise is exponentially terrible. A lead into the Greenway somehow would be spectacular!
Commented on 500 Talbot Avenue
5 years, 5 months ago
benches/seating for quiet enjoyment!
Commented on 500 Talbot Avenue
5 years, 5 months ago
A NYC style grocery with healthy produce and gourmet takeout, coffee & baked goods, dry goods, beer, & wine, and household basics. This would not only serve the residents of the building but the adjacent neighborhood while not creating the parking and noise problems that a restaurant unfortunately inevitably would - or the parking issues a gym would bring.
Commented on 500 Talbot Avenue
5 years, 5 months ago
I want to see a convenience store/light grocery!
Supported a comment by bill Hofmockel on
500 Talbot Avenue
5 years, 5 months ago
bill Hofmockel
I think that's the cool part of this project is that the Argyle Street entrance is across from the proposed Dorchester Greenway. Perhaps a plaque or some symbol or sculpture on the greenway pointing towards the building would contribute to not only the site but also to The Greenway
I think that's the cool part of this project is that the Argyle Street entrance is across from the proposed Dorchester Greenway. Perhaps a plaque or some symbol or sculpture on the greenway pointing towards the building would contribute to not only the site but also to The Greenway
Supported a comment by bill Hofmockel on
500 Talbot Avenue
5 years, 5 months ago
bill Hofmockel
I think the architect did a stunning job of incorporating the different textures of the buildings in the neighborhood Bravo!
I think the architect did a stunning job of incorporating the different textures of the buildings in the neighborhood Bravo!
Commented on 500 Talbot Avenue
5 years, 5 months ago
GREAT idea
Supported a comment by Lynn Sanders on
500 Talbot Avenue
5 years, 5 months ago
Lynn Sanders
Given the close proximity to the planned entrance to the Dot Greenway, it would be great to make the most of the connection to this new green space.
Given the close proximity to the planned entrance to the Dot Greenway, it would be great to make the most of the connection to this new green space.
Commented on 500 Talbot Avenue
5 years, 5 months ago
I'm with you, I think a specialty grocer, New York style grocery or a coffee shop/wine bar would be perfect for this area .
Supported a comment by Allyson Quinn on
500 Talbot Avenue
5 years, 5 months ago
Allyson Quinn
I think that this area has seen many types of small businesses come and go, I would love to see a staple business go in to this space that will revitalize the area in a way that is reflective of the needs of the people who live there. A small specialty grocer, or a cafe.
I think that this area has seen many types of small businesses come and go, I would love to see a staple business go in to this space that will revitalize the area in a way that is reflective of the needs of the people who live there. A small specialty grocer, or a cafe.
Commented on 500 Talbot Avenue
5 years, 5 months ago
I live directly across the street from 500 Talbot Ave. which is only two doors down from a corner store but it's also itself directly across the street from another corner store. We already have what is a nonstop flow of commuter foot traffic All day long most of whom are eating and drinking and we have very little trash from them. Very different then the school kid situation on the hill.
Commented on 500 Talbot Avenue
5 years, 5 months ago
Parking for this concerns me as an adjacent resident.
Supported a comment by Evan Brinkman on
500 Talbot Avenue
5 years, 5 months ago
Evan Brinkman
Historical plaque/marker/signage/art exhibit
Historical plaque/marker/signage/art exhibit
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5 years, 5 months ago
Supported a comment by Christina Englund on
500 Talbot Avenue
5 years, 5 months ago
Christina Englund
NY-style greengrocer: quantities of quality produce and small grocery market.
NY-style greengrocer: quantities of quality produce and small grocery market.