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Commented on Broad Canal Subdistrict Zoning & Development
1 year, 6 months ago
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.
Commented on Broad Canal Subdistrict Zoning & Development
1 year, 6 months ago
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 Pawel Latawiec on
Broad Canal Subdistrict Zoning & Development
1 year, 6 months 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 Rachel Cohen on
Broad Canal Subdistrict Zoning & Development
1 year, 6 months ago
Rachel Cohen
The existing kayak rental, Paddle Boston, would be greatly enhanced by an indoor office/restrooms, changing areas, lockers. Look at the Community Boating facility in Boston. As part of Chapter 91 you should incorporate a facility to enable even more use of the Broad canal. Check with PaddleBoston -- Kendall Sq. is busiest operation. ALSO, Broad Canal is filthy after a rain event-- something needs to be done about storm water outfall.
The existing kayak rental, Paddle Boston, would be greatly enhanced by an indoor office/restrooms, changing areas, lockers. Look at the Community Boating facility in Boston. As part of Chapter 91 you should incorporate a facility to enable even more use of the Broad canal. Check with PaddleBoston -- Kendall Sq. is busiest operation. ALSO, Broad Canal is filthy after a rain event-- something needs to be done about storm water outfall.
Supported a comment by O. R. Simha on
Broad Canal Subdistrict Zoning & Development
1 year, 6 months ago
O. R. Simha
book shop
book shop
Supported a comment by O. R. Simha on
Broad Canal Subdistrict Zoning & Development
1 year, 6 months ago
O. R. Simha
reduce noise from Power station
reduce noise from Power station
Commented on Broad Canal Subdistrict Zoning & Development
1 year, 8 months ago
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.
Commented on Broad Canal Subdistrict Zoning & Development
1 year, 8 months ago
Sally- I agree that the area definitely needs more retail. By that I don't mean more banks, cell phone stores, and chain coffee shops. In terms of housing the CRA just released their annual Kendall Square Annual Transportation Report and it glaringly shows a lack of people living and working in the area. Large numbers of people travel by car etc to the area. It would be much better to have more housing to reduce traffic, etc and provide a sense of community.
Commented on Broad Canal Subdistrict Zoning & Development
1 year, 8 months ago
Preferably large diameter trees, not just more of the tiny curbside street trees
Supported a comment by Bjorn Poonen on
Broad Canal Subdistrict Zoning & Development
1 year, 8 months ago
Bjorn Poonen
Trees, and nature in general to serve as an antidote to the huge amount of development in the area
Trees, and nature in general to serve as an antidote to the huge amount of development in the area
Commented on Broad Canal Subdistrict Zoning & Development
1 year, 8 months ago
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 year, 8 months 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 year, 8 months ago
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.
Commented on Broad Canal Subdistrict Zoning & Development
1 year, 8 months ago
Agreed better pedestrian flow with more trees. Consider reducing size and use of Broad Canal Way (possibly a raised shared street or eliminate entirely)
Commented on Broad Canal Subdistrict Zoning & Development
1 year, 8 months ago
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 Dan Eisner on
Broad Canal Subdistrict Zoning & Development
1 year, 8 months ago
Dan Eisner
I seem to recall there was an idea to extend the canal into the Volpe parcel. It sounded like a really cool idea. Is this still a possibility?
I seem to recall there was an idea to extend the canal into the Volpe parcel. It sounded like a really cool idea. Is this still a possibility?
Commented on Broad Canal Subdistrict Zoning & Development
1 year, 8 months ago
Current list of community benefits doesn't balance with the large PUD upsizing especially when there is no housing component. Please re-evaluate to provide a better balance.
Commented on Broad Canal Subdistrict Zoning & Development
1 year, 8 months ago
Pre-canned answers in the previous questions limit an open dialogue with helpful responses. There was no mention of a restaurant as an option. The area doesn't need more coffee shops, a supermarket nor a convenience store.
Commented on Broad Canal Subdistrict Zoning & Development
1 year, 8 months ago
More places to sit and relax. Entire area needs more shade as well as things to do. It's quite desolate.
Commented on Broad Canal Subdistrict Zoning & Development
1 year, 8 months ago
The entire area in your proposed PUD is lacking in decent landscaping. More trees everywhere. A narrowing of the broad canal road with more shade would be beneficial to everyone. This entire plaza feels like a parking lot.
Supported a comment by phil rinehart on
Broad Canal Subdistrict Zoning & Development
1 year, 8 months 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.
Commented on Broad Canal Subdistrict Zoning & Development
1 year, 8 months ago
Given the limited information presented, here are some initial comments:
1) Housing should be include on site. This project is in the heart of Kendall Square and should promote non-transit housing
2) Historic Preservation for the Broad Canal is underwhelming. The canal is mostly fine and perhaps efforts should be made to provide more connections along the Charles. There is talk about a similar boardwalk being necessary behind the Museum of Science to connect the Charles
3) Project increases parcel size about 50% without any real justification
4) Given the Broad Canal Road is part of PUD, consider closing road to cars or use as a shared street to provide a plaza between two sides of the street. Similar work has been done in Harvard square.
5) Curious how no new parking will be required to accommodate such a large upsizing.
6) Open space should not be “enhanced”, it should be increased.
7) Connectivity. North South connectivity would be best served with open air, wide corridors, not internal atrium.
Commented on Broad Canal Subdistrict Zoning & Development
1 year, 8 months ago
Beautification in the form of landscaping, plants, new trees, etc.
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1 year, 8 months ago
Commented on Kendall Square: MXD Substation Development Plan
1 year, 11 months ago
Tennis Court
Supported a comment by Haydée Casellas on
Kendall Square: MXD Substation Development Plan
1 year, 11 months ago
Haydée Casellas
Tennis Court
Tennis Court
Supported a comment by Daylen Smith on
Kendall Square: MXD Substation Development Plan
1 year, 11 months ago
Daylen Smith
Tennis Court
Tennis Court
Supported a comment by Tami Lieberman on
Kendall Square: MXD Substation Development Plan
2 years ago
Tami Lieberman
Ice cream shop. Convenience store.
Ice cream shop. Convenience store.
Supported a comment by May Conner on
Kendall Square: MXD Substation Development Plan
2 years ago
May Conner
A CVS or Walgreens would be fantastic for this area. There is no accessible convenience store in the Kendall area. A restaurant would be great too! Lots of Biogen employees there that need lunch.
A CVS or Walgreens would be fantastic for this area. There is no accessible convenience store in the Kendall area. A restaurant would be great too! Lots of Biogen employees there that need lunch.
Supported a comment by Mark Herstein j on
Kendall Square: MXD Substation Development Plan
2 years ago
Mark Herstein j
How about a permanent Farmers Market in lieu of the seasonal one! This would include stalls from local and specialty vendors similar to Eataly or Haymarket
How about a permanent Farmers Market in lieu of the seasonal one! This would include stalls from local and specialty vendors similar to Eataly or Haymarket
Commented on Kendall Square: MXD Substation Development Plan
2 years ago
With all the new tenants, perhaps a restaurant, bar, diner, theater, comedy club, art gallery, music venue with practice space. Anything that would be open past the usual 9am-5pm (no more coffee shops, banks, cell phone stores) to provide some life after work. Kendall square seems closed after 5pm.
Commented on Kendall Square: MXD Substation Development Plan
2 years, 1 month ago
Tennis Court
Commented on Kendall Square: MXD Substation Development Plan
2 years, 1 month ago
local businesses that will sustain after hour use. Less coffee shops and banks.
Commented on Kendall Square: MXD Substation Development Plan
2 years, 1 month ago
Tennis Court
Supported a comment by Kelley Brown on
Kendall Square: MXD Substation Development Plan
2 years, 1 month ago
Kelley Brown
The existing green space is designed to hide a parking garage. The new open space should support street-facing retail and restaurant uses. Don't retain the existing configuration just because it exists now.
The existing green space is designed to hide a parking garage. The new open space should support street-facing retail and restaurant uses. Don't retain the existing configuration just because it exists now.
Supported a comment by Jeff Byrnes on
Kendall Square: MXD Substation Development Plan
2 years, 1 month ago
Jeff Byrnes
A series of smaller retail locations, aimed at providing tenancy opportunities for new retail businesses, instead of established players.
A series of smaller retail locations, aimed at providing tenancy opportunities for new retail businesses, instead of established players.
Supported a comment by Laurie Crist on
Kendall Square: MXD Substation Development Plan
2 years, 1 month ago
Laurie Crist
Tennis Court
Tennis Court
Supported a comment by Paul F on
Kendall Square: MXD Substation Development Plan
2 years, 1 month ago
Paul F
Let’s rethink the amount of parking please. This is a transit rich area and Boston properties shouldn’t be subsidizing drivers at the expense of the planet.
Let’s rethink the amount of parking please. This is a transit rich area and Boston properties shouldn’t be subsidizing drivers at the expense of the planet.
Commented on Kendall Square: MXD Substation Development Plan
2 years, 2 months ago
Maximize open space and pay careful consideration to promoting this as a community and not just a 9-5 location. Also building heights should reflect the area better.
Commented on Kendall Square: MXD Substation Development Plan
2 years, 2 months ago
A restaurant/bar. Something that would be open past 5pm to help make this a community and less of a lunch stop. Too many coffee shops and banks already.
Commented on Kendall Square: MXD Substation Development Plan
2 years, 2 months ago
Multiuse- combination basketball and tennis court. Cambridge lacks in many accessible tennis courts.
Followed Kendall Square: MXD Substation Development Plan
2 years, 2 months ago
Commented on Kendall Square: MXD Substation Development Plan
2 years, 2 months ago
Tennis Court