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Commented on Envision Concord
5 years, 7 months ago
Mark Hanson - the "landfill area" could easily be sculpted to support both dryland training and snow covered "sprint" style cross country skiing which is an olympic sport and more easily maintained with snow making equipment. This would extend the cross country running course and perhaps even youth mountain biking.
Supported a comment by Mark Hanson on
Envision Concord
5 years, 7 months ago
Mark Hanson
Cross Country skiers get in shape using roller skis. We need a paved track on the CCHS property for them to practice. This would be much safer than having them practice on the hilly roads in Conantum and other areas in Concord. Neighboring towns would likely contribute as the track could be used by skiers around the area. Possibly we could get the track 'for free' by just providing the land for it. The good thing is that hills is what the skiers want and the hilly area of the CCHS property might work.
Cross Country skiers get in shape using roller skis. We need a paved track on the CCHS property for them to practice. This would be much safer than having them practice on the hilly roads in Conantum and other areas in Concord. Neighboring towns would likely contribute as the track could be used by skiers around the area. Possibly we could get the track 'for free' by just providing the land for it. The good thing is that hills is what the skiers want and the hilly area of the CCHS property might work.
Supported a comment by Michael Decker on
Envision Concord
5 years, 7 months ago
Michael Decker
In addition to CCHS, lots of other schools use the track at Emerson for practice or meets (Middlesex, Fenn, middle schools, etc.). Having a track at the school will alleviate that pressure.
Currently throwing events are held at the school, and running events at Emerson, making it hard for students and spectators to participate in both.
More than 10% of the student body participates in xc and track and field, making it one of the most popular activities in the school.
As a no-cut sport, with low expenses, and minimal equipment requirements, it make for a great introduction to a lifetime of health and fitness.
In addition to CCHS, lots of other schools use the track at Emerson for practice or meets (Middlesex, Fenn, middle schools, etc.). Having a track at the school will alleviate that pressure.
Currently throwing events are held at the school, and running events at Emerson, making it hard for students and spectators to participate in both.
More than 10% of the student body participates in xc and track and field, making it one of the most popular activities in the school.
As a no-cut sport, with low expenses, and minimal equipment requirements, it make for a great introduction to a lifetime of health and fitness.
Supported a comment by Todd Benjamin on
Envision Concord
5 years, 8 months ago
Todd Benjamin
Prudently broaden and diversify the non-residential property tax base to lessen the burden on existing and future homeowners, senior citizens, and others on fixed incomes. This will help to make housing more affordable and will help older residents remain in their homes.
Prudently broaden and diversify the non-residential property tax base to lessen the burden on existing and future homeowners, senior citizens, and others on fixed incomes. This will help to make housing more affordable and will help older residents remain in their homes.
Supported a comment by Leslie Pelton on
Envision Concord
5 years, 8 months ago
Leslie Pelton
More focus on our schools as shaping our students well being. Safer biking and walking.
More focus on our schools as shaping our students well being. Safer biking and walking.
Commented on Envision Concord
5 years, 8 months ago
Super. I agree with you. I don't have grandkids, but in 13 years, its possible. :) Josh
Commented on Envision Concord
5 years, 8 months ago
As this is about "envisioning" the future for your grandkids, it seems like both would be fantastic!
Supported a comment by Leslie Pelton on
Envision Concord
5 years, 8 months ago
Leslie Pelton
We need safe biking lanes for people of all ages throughout Concord
We need safe biking lanes for people of all ages throughout Concord
Supported a comment by P. Huston on
Envision Concord
5 years, 8 months ago
P. Huston
including access to all schools by bike or foot
including access to all schools by bike or foot
Supported a comment by Wade Rubinstein on
Envision Concord
5 years, 8 months ago
Wade Rubinstein
Adopt complete street policies that create access to safe, comfortable and healthy multimodal transportation options including walking, bicycling and transit. Multimodal transportation should link Concord's neighborhoods, commercial districts, public transportation facilities, cultural districts, parks, bike paths, and recreational facilities.
Adopt complete street policies that create access to safe, comfortable and healthy multimodal transportation options including walking, bicycling and transit. Multimodal transportation should link Concord's neighborhoods, commercial districts, public transportation facilities, cultural districts, parks, bike paths, and recreational facilities.
Supported a comment by Rick Hedeman on
Envision Concord
5 years, 8 months ago
Rick Hedeman
Love the fact that the Bruce Freeman Rail Trail is happening! Would LOVE it if there was some way to connect it with the trail from Concord center to Bedford...
Love the fact that the Bruce Freeman Rail Trail is happening! Would LOVE it if there was some way to connect it with the trail from Concord center to Bedford...
Supported a comment by Joseph Stein on
Envision Concord
5 years, 8 months ago
Joseph Stein
Place a annual cap on the number of properties purchased by developers. Developers are slowly eating away at town character with outsized McMansions - all in the name of profit.
Place a annual cap on the number of properties purchased by developers. Developers are slowly eating away at town character with outsized McMansions - all in the name of profit.
Supported a comment by Betsy Olsson-Mackowski on
Envision Concord
5 years, 8 months ago
Betsy Olsson-Mackowski
Everyone benefits when they live in walkable areas!
Everyone benefits when they live in walkable areas!
Supported a comment by Catherine Neijstrom on
Envision Concord
5 years, 8 months ago
Catherine Neijstrom
A sidewalk on Harrington is a great idea. The Thoreau School road race goes up Harrington and it's a scary part of the run - so narrow and curvy without a good shoulder. Also there are so many acciidents where Harrington intersects with Main Street. A sidewalk would surely make things safer!
A sidewalk on Harrington is a great idea. The Thoreau School road race goes up Harrington and it's a scary part of the run - so narrow and curvy without a good shoulder. Also there are so many acciidents where Harrington intersects with Main Street. A sidewalk would surely make things safer!
Supported a comment by Martin Alejandro Padilla on
Envision Concord
5 years, 8 months ago
Martin Alejandro Padilla
I beg that the town builds a walkway or path to keep pedestrians safe. Truthfully, there is no safe way to get from Harrington Ave neighborhood to downtown West Concord. Think about a mother pushing a stroller, a kid wanting to get an ice cream, joggers/runners/walkers or just commuters who would love to take the train and not own a 2nd car... or families that could walk downtown for a bite or soccer matches at cousins park... if the path is too expensive, just build a path and a bridge over the river! I hope we don't need to wait for an accident to be understood.
I beg that the town builds a walkway or path to keep pedestrians safe. Truthfully, there is no safe way to get from Harrington Ave neighborhood to downtown West Concord. Think about a mother pushing a stroller, a kid wanting to get an ice cream, joggers/runners/walkers or just commuters who would love to take the train and not own a 2nd car... or families that could walk downtown for a bite or soccer matches at cousins park... if the path is too expensive, just build a path and a bridge over the river! I hope we don't need to wait for an accident to be understood.
Supported a comment by Valeria Petracchi on
Envision Concord
5 years, 8 months ago
Valeria Petracchi
Add a bike lane or sidewalk on Harrington Ave. Even having Marshalls Farm where many neighbors could ealk, they have to drive because Harrington Ave is a very dangerous road. Commuters drive at crazy speeds and bypass runners, bikers, pedestrians and even little kids on bikes. My kids got yelled at multiple times and I am afraid this won't be a priority until someone gets ran over. All this West concord community could walk to downtown West Concord and Thoreau school if only we had a safe way/ path to walk on...
Add a bike lane or sidewalk on Harrington Ave. Even having Marshalls Farm where many neighbors could ealk, they have to drive because Harrington Ave is a very dangerous road. Commuters drive at crazy speeds and bypass runners, bikers, pedestrians and even little kids on bikes. My kids got yelled at multiple times and I am afraid this won't be a priority until someone gets ran over. All this West concord community could walk to downtown West Concord and Thoreau school if only we had a safe way/ path to walk on...
Commented on Envision Concord
5 years, 8 months ago
While the winter can be cold, cleared bike paths are useable 95% of the year.
Supported a comment by Linda Nieman on
Envision Concord
5 years, 8 months ago
Linda Nieman
I would also support guarded bike paths
I would also support guarded bike paths
Supported a comment by Ruthy Bennett on
Envision Concord
5 years, 8 months ago
Ruthy Bennett
Bike/pedestrian crossing at route 2, so people can easily travel to both sides of town, especially school aged kids riding their bikes.
Bike/pedestrian crossing at route 2, so people can easily travel to both sides of town, especially school aged kids riding their bikes.
Commented on Envision Concord
5 years, 9 months ago
Biking = business
Supported a comment by coUrbanizer via Text on
Envision Concord
5 years, 9 months ago
coUrbanizer via Text
Biked from Boston
Biked from Boston
Supported a comment by coUrbanizer via Text on
Envision Concord
5 years, 9 months ago
coUrbanizer via Text
Thanks for asking how I got to Bradford Mill today. I took the commuter rail, as I do every day. I drive my car here only when necessary.
Thanks for asking how I got to Bradford Mill today. I took the commuter rail, as I do every day. I drive my car here only when necessary.
Supported a comment by Nick Pappas on
Envision Concord
5 years, 9 months ago
Nick Pappas
I agree, the current uses of the old landfill are valid ecologically sensitive uses of that site. Green space and conservation easements are not the universal solution.
I agree, the current uses of the old landfill are valid ecologically sensitive uses of that site. Green space and conservation easements are not the universal solution.
Supported a comment by Mark Hanson on
Envision Concord
5 years, 9 months ago
Mark Hanson
Land uses that are compatible with environmental improvement such as composting or providing school bus parking closer to CCHS and thereby reducing diesel fuel use by simplifying / reducing total bus miles traveled as presented in 2016 during the discussion of Article 16 are compatible with the spirit of Thoreau's philosophy. Parking buses there under solar panels would be a good step toward meeting the goals of reducing CO2 emissions.
Land uses that are compatible with environmental improvement such as composting or providing school bus parking closer to CCHS and thereby reducing diesel fuel use by simplifying / reducing total bus miles traveled as presented in 2016 during the discussion of Article 16 are compatible with the spirit of Thoreau's philosophy. Parking buses there under solar panels would be a good step toward meeting the goals of reducing CO2 emissions.
Commented on Envision Concord
5 years, 10 months ago
Pedestrian/Bike connections to the east of the Willard School do not exist, please explore and implement grade school appropriate infrastructure.
Supported a comment by Susan Mlodozeniec on
Envision Concord
5 years, 10 months ago
Susan Mlodozeniec
I agree with your assessment that small local retailers are at risk in the future. I personally hope retailers/ restaurants continue to be part of the mix in Concord - I support them with my shopping and dining. it'd be interesting to compare how other historic downtowns are evolving their space. I still love the look of Beacon Hill and I wonder if something more can be done to unify the look of concord center, regardless of what's being sold or offered in the various spaces.
I agree with your assessment that small local retailers are at risk in the future. I personally hope retailers/ restaurants continue to be part of the mix in Concord - I support them with my shopping and dining. it'd be interesting to compare how other historic downtowns are evolving their space. I still love the look of Beacon Hill and I wonder if something more can be done to unify the look of concord center, regardless of what's being sold or offered in the various spaces.
Supported a comment by Mark Hanson on
Envision Concord
5 years, 12 months ago
Mark Hanson
There is no pedestrian-safe light cycle at this crossing. Pedestrians cross at the same time left turns are allowed for north bound traffic on Sudbury road that wants to turn left to Route 2 westbound. This could be solved by keeping northbound Sudbury road traffic red while the pedestrian cycle is on.
There is no pedestrian-safe light cycle at this crossing. Pedestrians cross at the same time left turns are allowed for north bound traffic on Sudbury road that wants to turn left to Route 2 westbound. This could be solved by keeping northbound Sudbury road traffic red while the pedestrian cycle is on.
Commented on Envision Concord
6 years ago
Over 200 households could use a ped-activated crosswalk in order to access Willard, Sanborn, Peabody, and the Bruce Freeman RT.
Commented on Envision Concord
6 years ago
Agree-forward thinking re-use - even income generating - is essential!
Supported a comment by John Boynton on
Envision Concord
6 years ago
John Boynton
Look at creative ways to reuse the remediated landfill at CCHS for recreation. A variety of potential uses have been suggested already. Let's study the options and be in a position to move forward when the remediation is complete.
Look at creative ways to reuse the remediated landfill at CCHS for recreation. A variety of potential uses have been suggested already. Let's study the options and be in a position to move forward when the remediation is complete.
Followed Envision Concord
6 years ago