Nathaniel Lichtin
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Supported a comment by Randall Block on
Newton Riverside Visioning Process
4 years, 9 months ago
Supported a comment by coUrbanizer via Text on
Newton Riverside Visioning Process
4 years, 9 months ago
coUrbanizer via Text
My aspiration for the riverside site is that my special lower falls neighborhood is not destroyed by traffic. The exit off 95 in either direction should not turn into the same situation as exit 17 off the Pike.
My aspiration for the riverside site is that my special lower falls neighborhood is not destroyed by traffic. The exit off 95 in either direction should not turn into the same situation as exit 17 off the Pike.
Commented on Newton Riverside Visioning Process
4 years, 9 months ago
Why are we waiting for a project to be proposed to figure out how much traffic the area can handle and the capacity of other transportation infrastructure. Knowing what amount of traffic the area can handle is critical to figuring out what should be built there. My vision for the site will depend on how the site will impact the traffic and transportation in the area. Without this information it is impossible to have an accurate vision of what is desired or acceptable for the site.
Supported a comment by William Heck on
Newton Riverside Visioning Process
4 years, 9 months ago
William Heck
Riverside should take advantage of its location for commercial development, specifically office, medical and research facilities. It would make a stunning location for a corporate headquarters or a scientific research center. A hotel and conference center would add value. Housing is inappropriate for the site for many reasons.
Riverside should take advantage of its location for commercial development, specifically office, medical and research facilities. It would make a stunning location for a corporate headquarters or a scientific research center. A hotel and conference center would add value. Housing is inappropriate for the site for many reasons.
Supported a comment by coUrbanizer via Text on
Newton Riverside Visioning Process
4 years, 9 months ago
coUrbanizer via Text
Moderate mixed use in keeping with the neighboring villages--blogs should not be too dense or too tall. Lots of green space. Community center and recreation space. Small local businesses and sufficient parking for commuters near the station itself.
Moderate mixed use in keeping with the neighboring villages--blogs should not be too dense or too tall. Lots of green space. Community center and recreation space. Small local businesses and sufficient parking for commuters near the station itself.
Supported a comment by Michael Musen on
Newton Riverside Visioning Process
4 years, 9 months ago
Michael Musen
My aspiration is that the development enhances existing neighborhoods and does not destroy them with traffic and congestion.
My aspiration is that the development enhances existing neighborhoods and does not destroy them with traffic and congestion.
Supported a comment by coUrbanizer via Text on
Newton Riverside Visioning Process
4 years, 9 months ago
coUrbanizer via Text
I would very much like to see expanded public transportation options, and expanded frequency of transportation. I am also interested in more open space for public use. Some housing would be great, but it should be of similar density to the surrounding villages.
I would very much like to see expanded public transportation options, and expanded frequency of transportation. I am also interested in more open space for public use. Some housing would be great, but it should be of similar density to the surrounding villages.
Supported a comment by Debra Ruder on
Newton Riverside Visioning Process
4 years, 9 months ago
Debra Ruder
The development should be only as large/dense/tall as the site and city's schools, roads, infrastructure, environment, social and emergency services, and surrounding villages can bear. In 2013, when it approved the "Station at Riverside" plan after years of public meetings and negotiations, the City of Newton deemed that to be roughly 580,000 square feet. There is so much at stake. Let's take the time to get it right!
The development should be only as large/dense/tall as the site and city's schools, roads, infrastructure, environment, social and emergency services, and surrounding villages can bear. In 2013, when it approved the "Station at Riverside" plan after years of public meetings and negotiations, the City of Newton deemed that to be roughly 580,000 square feet. There is so much at stake. Let's take the time to get it right!
Supported a comment by coUrbanizer via Text on
Newton Riverside Visioning Process
4 years, 9 months ago
coUrbanizer via Text
I don't want to look at high rise building. I moved to the suburbs from Boston to get away from that.
I don't want to look at high rise building. I moved to the suburbs from Boston to get away from that.
Supported a comment by Tim M. on
Newton Riverside Visioning Process
4 years, 9 months ago
Tim M.
I'd like the impact of this project to be considered within the context of the other big projects - planned, underway or completed - in the city. Concerns about increased traffic are a common theme. Beyond inconvenience, the traffic's impact on our already crumbling streets shouldn't be ignored. Nearness to 'Public transportation' is listed as a benefit to these projects, but the MBTA's struggle with equipment and capacity is always overlooked. Personally, I would be okay - not happy - if the original Riverside agreement was implemented. I don't understand how it was simply discarded and believe that an explanation is required.
I'd like the impact of this project to be considered within the context of the other big projects - planned, underway or completed - in the city. Concerns about increased traffic are a common theme. Beyond inconvenience, the traffic's impact on our already crumbling streets shouldn't be ignored. Nearness to 'Public transportation' is listed as a benefit to these projects, but the MBTA's struggle with equipment and capacity is always overlooked. Personally, I would be okay - not happy - if the original Riverside agreement was implemented. I don't understand how it was simply discarded and believe that an explanation is required.
Supported a comment by Larry Rosenberg on
Newton Riverside Visioning Process
4 years, 9 months ago
Larry Rosenberg
Fully vet the impact to city services. Fire Dept, Police trash collection traffic and more. We are proposing 3 huge projects all at the same time. This will be a city people who want the "charm" will NOT want to live.
Fully vet the impact to city services. Fire Dept, Police trash collection traffic and more. We are proposing 3 huge projects all at the same time. This will be a city people who want the "charm" will NOT want to live.
Supported a comment by coUrbanizer via Text on
Newton Riverside Visioning Process
4 years, 9 months ago
coUrbanizer via Text
We need a Low impact community plan. No one in the community wants an oversized develop that just adds to the developers bottom line.
We need a Low impact community plan. No one in the community wants an oversized develop that just adds to the developers bottom line.
Supported a comment by coUrbanizer via Text on
Newton Riverside Visioning Process
4 years, 9 months ago
coUrbanizer via Text
My aspirations for the riverside site is that it's size and density is scaled to what matches the surrounding residential areas.
My aspirations for the riverside site is that it's size and density is scaled to what matches the surrounding residential areas.
Supported a comment by Liz M on
Newton Riverside Visioning Process
4 years, 9 months ago
Liz M
Find a way to get direct access to 128 South
Find a way to get direct access to 128 South
Supported a comment by Liz M on
Newton Riverside Visioning Process
4 years, 9 months ago
Liz M
Create a connection to the Auburndale commuter rail that could bring commuters to Kendall Sq. (the Indigo line).
Create a connection to the Auburndale commuter rail that could bring commuters to Kendall Sq. (the Indigo line).
Supported a comment by Mike Nogrady on
Newton Riverside Visioning Process
4 years, 9 months ago
Mike Nogrady
Restore the Riverside stop on the Worcester/Natick commuter rail line
Restore the Riverside stop on the Worcester/Natick commuter rail line
Supported a comment by Erin Giesser on
Newton Riverside Visioning Process
4 years, 9 months ago
Erin Giesser
Traffic will back up through here and cars will stream through our small neighborhood and narrow streets to avoid lights at Grove. What will be done to prevent this?
Traffic will back up through here and cars will stream through our small neighborhood and narrow streets to avoid lights at Grove. What will be done to prevent this?
Commented on Newton Riverside Visioning Process
4 years, 9 months ago
Will this visioning process include any analysis of impacts on traffic and transportation based on what the proposed vision is?
Commented on Newton Riverside Visioning Process
4 years, 9 months ago
I think that the priority for this should be a reasonably sized development that is in keeping with the neighborhood and provides positive benefits to the neighborhood and newton in general.
Followed Newton Riverside Visioning Process
4 years, 9 months ago
Commented on Newton Riverside Visioning Process
4 years, 9 months ago
This site should have a development that is keeping in scale with the existing city of newton and surrounding area and that does not have a harmful impact on the traffic or transportation in the city more generally. If housing is developed it must include real affordable housing not legally affordable housing that is not actually affordable.
It would be nice if there was frequent bus service to metrowest towns and commercial centers. But that will only work if the Green Line becomes more reliable and a commuter rail (Indigo Line) connects Riverside to Cambridge. So many people would park their cars at Riverside if that option existed.