I think the city should explore with Mass DOT an opportunity to expand the Walnut Street Bridge, gain air rights for development over the Mass Pike, and undergo traffic calming at the intersection of Washington and Walnut Streets.

Given the increase of activity proposed on both sides of the Mass Pike, and the historic connection as one interconnected village center, I think the opportunity to develop retail, civic and or open space over the Pike while undergoing traffic calming on Washington Street would be transformative and re-integrate Newtonville into one cohesive, walkable village.