Michael Harrison
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Commented on Kendall Square: MXD Substation Development Plan
3 weeks, 3 days ago
Urban Wild
Commented on Kendall Square: MXD Substation Development Plan
3 weeks, 3 days ago
Yes
Followed Kendall Square: MXD Substation Development Plan
3 weeks, 3 days ago
Commented on Kendall Square: MXD Substation Development Plan
3 weeks, 3 days ago
Urban Wild
Supported a comment by joseph rose on
Broad Canal Subdistrict Zoning & Development
1 month, 1 week ago
joseph rose
Connect the end of Broad Canal Way with the soon to start Volpe parcel to create a continuous flow to the the river. Perhaps incorporate elements that play off the old canal to extend it conceptually to the new Volpe parcel.
Connect the end of Broad Canal Way with the soon to start Volpe parcel to create a continuous flow to the the river. Perhaps incorporate elements that play off the old canal to extend it conceptually to the new Volpe parcel.
Supported a comment by Suzanne Blier on
Broad Canal Subdistrict Zoning & Development
1 month, 1 week ago
Suzanne Blier
This is way too massive. There should be space for pedestrians, runners, and bicycles along this canal area to take in the canal. Where is the engagement with the community? Where is any sense of openness? Also the ground floor facade of the building looks one massive largely opaque wall; ground floors out-facing walls on the public way should be areas with visual interest to people walking by - transparent windows for people to get a sense of the vitality of the area - and doors leading small businesses, places for coffee, music, drinks). This building looks sterile, confrontational and anti-neighborhood to an extreme.
This is way too massive. There should be space for pedestrians, runners, and bicycles along this canal area to take in the canal. Where is the engagement with the community? Where is any sense of openness? Also the ground floor facade of the building looks one massive largely opaque wall; ground floors out-facing walls on the public way should be areas with visual interest to people walking by - transparent windows for people to get a sense of the vitality of the area - and doors leading small businesses, places for coffee, music, drinks). This building looks sterile, confrontational and anti-neighborhood to an extreme.
Supported a comment by joseph rose on
Broad Canal Subdistrict Zoning & Development
1 month, 1 week ago
joseph rose
I share this opinion that the proposed amenities as they are do not justify a 250'-350' tall office building addition.
I share this opinion that the proposed amenities as they are do not justify a 250'-350' tall office building addition.
Supported a comment by joseph rose on
Broad Canal Subdistrict Zoning & Development
1 month, 1 week ago
joseph rose
Agree. Narrow Broad Canal Way- create a wider plaza or raised shared space with an abundance of large tree canopy (not the small, curbside tree wells) for shade and to promote a pedestrian promenade.
Agree. Narrow Broad Canal Way- create a wider plaza or raised shared space with an abundance of large tree canopy (not the small, curbside tree wells) for shade and to promote a pedestrian promenade.
Supported a comment by Carolyn Fuller on
Broad Canal Subdistrict Zoning & Development
1 month, 1 week ago
Carolyn Fuller
I love the boardwalk behind Main St over the canal. That is where I walk when I'm in that area but I would imagine that wider sidewalks and more trees would draw me to Main St.
I love the boardwalk behind Main St over the canal. That is where I walk when I'm in that area but I would imagine that wider sidewalks and more trees would draw me to Main St.
Supported a comment by joseph rose on
Broad Canal Subdistrict Zoning & Development
1 month, 1 week ago
joseph rose
Along those lines. Close the section of Broad Canal Way to cars to make a large plaza.
Along those lines. Close the section of Broad Canal Way to cars to make a large plaza.
Supported a comment by Bethany Ericson on
Broad Canal Subdistrict Zoning & Development
1 month, 1 week ago
Bethany Ericson
Art/craftspeople selling, outdoor performance programming, cafe tables not cars.
Art/craftspeople selling, outdoor performance programming, cafe tables not cars.
Supported a comment by Bernie C on
Broad Canal Subdistrict Zoning & Development
1 month, 1 week ago
Bernie C
A couple of smaller music venues (100-250 capacity) for the local (and very large) music communities to comp a little bit for all the venues that were lost to developers and the pandemic in recent years would be nice. But I've heard that the concept of "local music venue" is up there with "quantum field theory" as far as the understanding of local politicians, architects, and developers go.
A couple of smaller music venues (100-250 capacity) for the local (and very large) music communities to comp a little bit for all the venues that were lost to developers and the pandemic in recent years would be nice. But I've heard that the concept of "local music venue" is up there with "quantum field theory" as far as the understanding of local politicians, architects, and developers go.
Supported a comment by Commenter via Text on
Broad Canal Subdistrict Zoning & Development
1 month, 1 week ago
Commenter via Text
Build a public exercise facility that includes an Olympic pool, and also a good brewery, like trillium or Cambridge brewing company.
Build a public exercise facility that includes an Olympic pool, and also a good brewery, like trillium or Cambridge brewing company.
Supported a comment by O. R. Simha on
Broad Canal Subdistrict Zoning & Development
1 month, 1 week ago
O. R. Simha
reduce noise from Power station
reduce noise from Power station
Commented on Broad Canal Subdistrict Zoning & Development
1 month, 1 week ago
Agreed. This was presented by the developer last time and would be a great asset.
Supported a comment by Cindy Mathers on
Broad Canal Subdistrict Zoning & Development
1 month, 1 week ago
Cindy Mathers
This is a great idea to help create more access to the site and provide a much needed community benefit.
This is a great idea to help create more access to the site and provide a much needed community benefit.
Supported a comment by joseph rose on
Broad Canal Subdistrict Zoning & Development
1 month, 1 week ago
joseph rose
Thinking about community benefits, access to this project and the example of the broad canal bridge, it would be a great benefit to the community and to access to this project to add a cantilevered or similar style bridge as the broad canal one over behind the Museum of Science. This would help connect the entire river front and provide access to this project.
Thinking about community benefits, access to this project and the example of the broad canal bridge, it would be a great benefit to the community and to access to this project to add a cantilevered or similar style bridge as the broad canal one over behind the Museum of Science. This would help connect the entire river front and provide access to this project.
Supported a comment by Cindy Mathers on
Broad Canal Subdistrict Zoning & Development
1 month, 1 week ago
Cindy Mathers
Would be great to use this Broad Canal Way as a shared street/ promenade to extend both sides of the street and create a public plaza.
Would be great to use this Broad Canal Way as a shared street/ promenade to extend both sides of the street and create a public plaza.
Supported a comment by joseph rose on
Broad Canal Subdistrict Zoning & Development
1 month, 1 week ago
joseph rose
Volpe just presented their plan for their parcel last night to the Planning Board. Their plan included a pedestrian, multimodal promenade along the length of Broad Canal Way just across Third Street. It would be great to seamlessly connect this to your Broad Canal Way plans be raising the street and creating a similar pedestrian, multimodal promenade closed mainly to cars/trucks. Access for deliveries can be granted or can use the connection to Broad Canal Way from Main St.
Volpe just presented their plan for their parcel last night to the Planning Board. Their plan included a pedestrian, multimodal promenade along the length of Broad Canal Way just across Third Street. It would be great to seamlessly connect this to your Broad Canal Way plans be raising the street and creating a similar pedestrian, multimodal promenade closed mainly to cars/trucks. Access for deliveries can be granted or can use the connection to Broad Canal Way from Main St.
Supported a comment by Cindy Mathers on
Broad Canal Subdistrict Zoning & Development
1 month, 1 week ago
Cindy Mathers
A residential component to this project is essential.
A residential component to this project is essential.
Supported a comment by Pawel Latawiec on
Broad Canal Subdistrict Zoning & Development
1 month, 1 week ago
Pawel Latawiec
By far the best way to increase activation and vibrancy is to just increase the number of people in the neighborhood, which means to include a residential component in the proposed zoning. The next-best way is to maximize the usable area of the proposed building.
By far the best way to increase activation and vibrancy is to just increase the number of people in the neighborhood, which means to include a residential component in the proposed zoning. The next-best way is to maximize the usable area of the proposed building.
Supported a comment by O. R. Simha on
Broad Canal Subdistrict Zoning & Development
1 month, 1 week ago
O. R. Simha
book shop
book shop
Supported a comment by joseph rose on
Broad Canal Subdistrict Zoning & Development
1 month, 1 week ago
joseph rose
Agreed better pedestrian flow with more trees. Consider reducing size and use of Broad Canal Way (possibly a raised shared street or eliminate entirely)
Agreed better pedestrian flow with more trees. Consider reducing size and use of Broad Canal Way (possibly a raised shared street or eliminate entirely)
Supported a comment by phil rinehart on
Broad Canal Subdistrict Zoning & Development
1 month, 1 week ago
phil rinehart
Trees for sure. Also the part of Kendall street that sweeps around (running North) in front of Genzyme could stand to be narrowed (it's a single lane anyway), and the sidewalks on both sides could include parking/dropoff PLUS landscaping. The idea there would be to consider of the sidewalk as a PATH THROUGH THE LANDSCAPE (rather than "a sidewalk with trees as an afterthought"), so you could - visually and conceptually - landscape the entire area FIRST, THEN add a path and cut-throughs as needed.
Trees for sure. Also the part of Kendall street that sweeps around (running North) in front of Genzyme could stand to be narrowed (it's a single lane anyway), and the sidewalks on both sides could include parking/dropoff PLUS landscaping. The idea there would be to consider of the sidewalk as a PATH THROUGH THE LANDSCAPE (rather than "a sidewalk with trees as an afterthought"), so you could - visually and conceptually - landscape the entire area FIRST, THEN add a path and cut-throughs as needed.
Supported a comment by Cindy Mathers on
Broad Canal Subdistrict Zoning & Development
1 month, 1 week ago
Cindy Mathers
This must include several large caliper trees.
This must include several large caliper trees.
Supported a comment by joseph rose on
Broad Canal Subdistrict Zoning & Development
1 month, 1 week ago
joseph rose
Preferably large diameter trees, not just more of the tiny curbside street trees
Preferably large diameter trees, not just more of the tiny curbside street trees
Supported a comment by Bethany Ericson on
Broad Canal Subdistrict Zoning & Development
1 month, 1 week ago
Bethany Ericson
include trees. we need shade in east cambridge.
include trees. we need shade in east cambridge.
Commented on Broad Canal Subdistrict Zoning & Development
1 month, 1 week ago
As was presented last time, I appreciate the commitment to connecting the neighborhoods and promoting foot traffic by added a much needed community benefit of a pedestrian bridge at the Museum of Science
Commented on Broad Canal Subdistrict Zoning & Development
1 month, 1 week ago
Bookstore, Ice Cream shop, bar (not restaurant with a bar), arcades, local shops
Commented on Broad Canal Subdistrict Zoning & Development
1 month, 1 week ago
Better Connectivity to other neighborhoods with better access (such as the proposed pedestrian bridge at Museum of Science) as well as more trees and shops.
Commented on Broad Canal Subdistrict Zoning & Development
1 month, 1 week ago
Enclosed playground
Commented on 116 Norfolk Street
2 months, 2 weeks ago
Trees, landscape, public space
Commented on 116 Norfolk Street
2 months, 2 weeks ago
More trees and public space.
Followed 116 Norfolk Street
2 months, 2 weeks ago
Commented on 116 Norfolk Street
2 months, 2 weeks ago
Trees, landscaping, common space
Commented on 325 Binney Street
5 months, 2 weeks ago
Polls are limited in breadth and scope. Please provide more details. Also interested in having access to the community parcel behind the site from the community path. Will there be a walkway on the left side of 325 Binney as a desire line to access the parcel?
Commented on 325 Binney Street
5 months, 2 weeks ago
Timing
Commented on 325 Binney Street
5 months, 2 weeks ago
Connecting to other areas of the City
Commented on 325 Binney Street
5 months, 2 weeks ago
Walking along the path
Commented on 325 Binney Street
5 months, 2 weeks ago
By walking
Commented on 325 Binney Street
5 months, 2 weeks ago
I live there
Commented on Broad Canal Subdistrict Zoning & Development
5 months, 3 weeks ago
This project needs to promote community benefits that connect the Broad Canal to the Charles. It's important to not loose sight of past objectives to repair the Poor man's boat dock as well as create a pedestrian bridge behind the Museum of Science to help activate the Charles river.
Commented on Broad Canal Subdistrict Zoning & Development
5 months, 3 weeks ago
More pubs/restaurants that serve customers into the evening.
Commented on Broad Canal Subdistrict Zoning & Development
5 months, 3 weeks ago
Coffee shop
Commented on Broad Canal Subdistrict Zoning & Development
5 months, 3 weeks ago
More trees and place to sit.
Commented on Broad Canal Subdistrict Zoning & Development
5 months, 3 weeks ago
Access to small stores with both retail and restaurants. Public bathroom.
Commented on Broad Canal Subdistrict Zoning & Development
5 months, 3 weeks ago
Splash park with playground equipment (slides/swings/structures) and plenty of seating with shade.
Commented on Broad Canal Subdistrict Zoning & Development
5 months, 3 weeks ago
Beautification in the form of landscaping, plants, new trees, etc.
Commented on Broad Canal Subdistrict Zoning & Development
5 months, 3 weeks ago
I live nearby
Followed Broad Canal Subdistrict Zoning & Development
1 year, 6 months ago
Supported a comment by Bjorn Poonen on
Broad Canal Subdistrict Zoning & Development
1 year, 6 months ago
Bjorn Poonen
Don't cover up the canal! A new bridge across the canal would be only for show - it would not shorten anyone's walking time by even a full minute - so it would be better not to divide the canal in two. For the same reason, initiatives that partially fill in the canal, like a floating restaurant, should be avoided. Most cities (look at Providence, for example) these days are doing the opposite, enhancing the beauty of the city by uncovering the rivers that they had once paved over.
Don't cover up the canal! A new bridge across the canal would be only for show - it would not shorten anyone's walking time by even a full minute - so it would be better not to divide the canal in two. For the same reason, initiatives that partially fill in the canal, like a floating restaurant, should be avoided. Most cities (look at Providence, for example) these days are doing the opposite, enhancing the beauty of the city by uncovering the rivers that they had once paved over.
Followed 325 Binney Street
1 year, 10 months ago
Supported a comment by Cindy Mathers on
325 Binney Street
1 year, 10 months ago
Cindy Mathers
Consider adding a pedestrian bridge from bike path to Fulkerson St park. This would connect Wellington - Harrington / King School to East Cambridge / Kennedy School.
Consider adding a pedestrian bridge from bike path to Fulkerson St park. This would connect Wellington - Harrington / King School to East Cambridge / Kennedy School.
Commented on The Foundry
4 years ago
With the loss of so much artist practice space (eg EMF building) and performance space (various clubs in Central Square), it would be nice to have practice rooms as well as a concert venue, not just a sit down theater venue
Commented on The Foundry
4 years ago
With the loss of so much artist practice space (eg EMF building) and performance space (various clubs in Central Square), it would be nice to have practice rooms as well as a concert venue, not just a sit down theater venue
Commented on The Foundry
4 years ago
Performance
Commented on 399 Binney Street
4 years, 1 month ago
There was mention of a community meeting to be held on October 4th for the Met Pipe project. Is the meeting presentation or information available online for this project? Thanks
Followed Kendall Square at MIT
4 years, 4 months ago
Followed 399 Binney Street
4 years, 4 months ago
Followed The Foundry
4 years, 4 months ago
Supported a comment by Jess Scolnic on
Kendall Square(d)
4 years, 4 months ago
Jess Scolnic
Critical to prioritize affordable housing and below market rate lab/startup / artist's spaces! See bow st market as an example of the awesome small businesses that pop right up given the perfect (affordable) space.
Critical to prioritize affordable housing and below market rate lab/startup / artist's spaces! See bow st market as an example of the awesome small businesses that pop right up given the perfect (affordable) space.
Supported a comment by Stephanie Lee on
Kendall Square(d)
4 years, 4 months ago
Stephanie Lee
Think a grocery would be incredibly helpful in the area, as there aren't many options in the Kendall Sq area and you are forced to rely on convenience stores. Additionally, some effort to make the space a very active place beyond the working hours would be great! It's totally a ghost town in Kendall after a certain time, so any effort to keep the place active would be great!
Think a grocery would be incredibly helpful in the area, as there aren't many options in the Kendall Sq area and you are forced to rely on convenience stores. Additionally, some effort to make the space a very active place beyond the working hours would be great! It's totally a ghost town in Kendall after a certain time, so any effort to keep the place active would be great!
Supported a comment by Claire Patrick on
Kendall Square(d)
4 years, 4 months ago
Claire Patrick
I love the rooftop garden on top of the parking garage / Marriott. A grocery store would be great...
I love the rooftop garden on top of the parking garage / Marriott. A grocery store would be great...
Supported a comment by steve lamaster on
Kendall Square(d)
4 years, 4 months ago
steve lamaster
Work with MIT to tie in the use to Volpe's planned public and civic spaces. Examples could include (1) a programmable space for music public events and markets (2) Additional open green space, landscaped to provide refuge from the increased activity of Kendall (3) A tot lot to serve the needs of future families living in Central Square (4) a community garden
Work with MIT to tie in the use to Volpe's planned public and civic spaces. Examples could include (1) a programmable space for music public events and markets (2) Additional open green space, landscaped to provide refuge from the increased activity of Kendall (3) A tot lot to serve the needs of future families living in Central Square (4) a community garden
Supported a comment by steve lamaster on
Kendall Square(d)
4 years, 4 months ago
steve lamaster
Don't miss the opportunity to contribute to the development of the walking and biking trail along the CSX rail line. Your property at broadway and binney is notable for not taking advantage of the opportunity to do so, and this could be a great way to mitigate the impact of many new people you'll be bringing to Kendall for work, while providing alternatives to additional cars moving through Kendall.
Don't miss the opportunity to contribute to the development of the walking and biking trail along the CSX rail line. Your property at broadway and binney is notable for not taking advantage of the opportunity to do so, and this could be a great way to mitigate the impact of many new people you'll be bringing to Kendall for work, while providing alternatives to additional cars moving through Kendall.
Commented on Kendall Square(d)
4 years, 4 months ago
I found only 1 event that took place after 6pm and it was over by 7pm and there are NO weekend activities for neighbors. As Bethany indicated, there needs to be a better sense of community for evenings and weekends.
Supported a comment by Bethany Ericson on
Kendall Square(d)
4 years, 4 months ago
Bethany Ericson
This building has the ability to have events at it that won't bother residents since it is not near any residences...so farmer's mkt, music, movies, etc. things that happen at night or on weekend for those of us who live nearby instead of everything catering to the day time workers.
This building has the ability to have events at it that won't bother residents since it is not near any residences...so farmer's mkt, music, movies, etc. things that happen at night or on weekend for those of us who live nearby instead of everything catering to the day time workers.
Supported a comment by Meghan Shaw on
Kendall Square(d)
4 years, 4 months ago
Meghan Shaw
Bike lanes and lots of green growing things, reduce hardscaping. It would be great to see green walls and solar panels.
Bike lanes and lots of green growing things, reduce hardscaping. It would be great to see green walls and solar panels.
Supported a comment by Laura Kerwin on
Kendall Square(d)
4 years, 4 months ago
Laura Kerwin
Improving traffic!
Improving traffic!
Supported a comment by Meghan Shaw on
Kendall Square(d)
4 years, 4 months ago
Meghan Shaw
This area needs more grocery stores, small, affordable restaurants and less pavement. More green space.
This area needs more grocery stores, small, affordable restaurants and less pavement. More green space.
Commented on Kendall Square(d)
4 years, 4 months ago
Has consideration been given to the reduction in light to the neighboring rooftop garden that will be surrounded on three sides by tall buildings. What is the parking situation to accommodate increased building size? Traffic is already bad enough.
Commented on Kendall Square(d)
4 years, 4 months ago
Better inclusion with the community for after work hour amenities
Commented on Kendall Square(d)
4 years, 4 months ago
Improving pedestrian streetscape!
Commented on Kendall Square(d)
4 years, 4 months ago
Small grocery/convenience!
Followed Kendall Square(d)
4 years, 4 months ago
Commented on Kendall Square(d)
4 years, 4 months ago
I work nearby!