Comments on: Is my town destined to become an Edge City? http://davewrites.com/is_my_town_destined_to_become_an_edge_ci/ about technology, life and an imperative to create something better Wed, 08 Sep 2010 17:55:04 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: Westwood Resident http://davewrites.com/is_my_town_destined_to_become_an_edge_ci/comment-page-1/#comment-343 Westwood Resident Sun, 27 Jan 2008 09:56:18 +0000 #comment-343 Westwood Station will adversely impact traffic in Westwood and the surrounding region. If you think otherwise, you need to closely examine a map of this region and traffic counts. The anticipated 55,000 cars exceeds the average daily traffic on Rt. 109 and approximates the ADT on Rt. 1. This project will impact the level of service as well as the level of safety of many routes and intersections. Remember traffic is like water--it sometimes flows in unanticipated directions. What many of oppose is the scale of this project. With 12,000 parking spaces, nearly every resident could stand in a designated space. The project is also located in a critical area--in close proximity to the aquifer. This project may not be in your backyard, but it will have far reaching impacts on this region. It will generate income, but at what cost? This 135 acre site with 1 acre of green space is nothing more than repackaged sprawl adjacent to a commuter rail system. It is unfortunate that there appears to be nothing unique about it. Foxboro has the Patriots and CBS, Dedham--Showcase headquarters and theatres, and now possibly a movie studio in Weymouth. What do we have--Target and retailers currently at the South Shore Plaza. What happened to the Newbury Street we were promised? Westwood Station will adversely impact traffic in Westwood and the surrounding region. If you think otherwise, you need to closely examine a map of this region and traffic counts. The anticipated 55,000 cars exceeds the average daily traffic on Rt. 109 and approximates the ADT on Rt. 1. This project will impact the level of service as well as the level of safety of many routes and intersections. Remember traffic is like water–it sometimes flows in unanticipated directions. What many of oppose is the scale of this project. With 12,000 parking spaces, nearly every resident could stand in a designated space. The project is also located in a critical area–in close proximity to the aquifer. This project may not be in your backyard, but it will have far reaching impacts on this region. It will generate income, but at what cost? This 135 acre site with 1 acre of green space is nothing more than repackaged sprawl adjacent to a commuter rail system. It is unfortunate that there appears to be nothing unique about it. Foxboro has the Patriots and CBS, Dedham–Showcase headquarters and theatres, and now possibly a movie studio in Weymouth. What do we have–Target and retailers currently at the South Shore Plaza. What happened to the Newbury Street we were promised?

]]> By: Lyss http://davewrites.com/is_my_town_destined_to_become_an_edge_ci/comment-page-1/#comment-342 Lyss Fri, 25 Jan 2008 18:12:42 +0000 #comment-342 I don't think that Westwood is terribly rural. Quaint and New England-y, yes. Rural, no. I don’t think that Westwood is terribly rural. Quaint and New England-y, yes. Rural, no.

]]> By: drake http://davewrites.com/is_my_town_destined_to_become_an_edge_ci/comment-page-1/#comment-341 drake Fri, 25 Jan 2008 12:33:35 +0000 #comment-341 Jen -<br /> <br /> Westwood Station will be built near University Ave. I know the areas that you are refering to and we are not talking about where the majority of Westwoodians live and/or will be bothered by increased traffic. I know of the areas that you speak of. One such area borders Dedham (where I live) and where there is already much traffic. <br /> <br /> Traffic is a fact of life. Do you realize that for everyone town that does not want traffic another town gets the runoff? What about the quality of life for other people? Jen -

Westwood Station will be built near University Ave. I know the areas that you are refering to and we are not talking about where the majority of Westwoodians live and/or will be bothered by increased traffic. I know of the areas that you speak of. One such area borders Dedham (where I live) and where there is already much traffic.

Traffic is a fact of life. Do you realize that for everyone town that does not want traffic another town gets the runoff? What about the quality of life for other people?

]]> By: drake http://davewrites.com/is_my_town_destined_to_become_an_edge_ci/comment-page-1/#comment-340 drake Fri, 25 Jan 2008 12:28:01 +0000 #comment-340 I agree with Lou S. Westwood Station project is no where near the Town of Westwood. It has nothing to do with the nameless large industrial park off of 128. And if it is the one that I am thinking off, it has been there for years and years. A mute point at best.<br /> <br /> I have lived in towns with traffic all my life. It is a fact of life that as more people move to the burbs, traffic will increase. Westwood has there share (as 109 goes through what I guess you could consider there downtown) but much less than many other towns. As I said, they do not have to worry about Westwood Station but more about development in their town which is another mute point since Westwood has very little developable land. So, quite yer bitchin. I agree with Lou S. Westwood Station project is no where near the Town of Westwood. It has nothing to do with the nameless large industrial park off of 128. And if it is the one that I am thinking off, it has been there for years and years. A mute point at best.

I have lived in towns with traffic all my life. It is a fact of life that as more people move to the burbs, traffic will increase. Westwood has there share (as 109 goes through what I guess you could consider there downtown) but much less than many other towns. As I said, they do not have to worry about Westwood Station but more about development in their town which is another mute point since Westwood has very little developable land. So, quite yer bitchin.

]]> By: Jen http://davewrites.com/is_my_town_destined_to_become_an_edge_ci/comment-page-1/#comment-339 Jen Fri, 25 Jan 2008 12:25:38 +0000 #comment-339 Lou S I have to disagree with you about your characterization of bounds of the Town of Westwood. There are a significant number of residents of Westwood who live near the proposed development site and a quick search (including a few posts from visitors on this site) will tell you that they are not entirely pleased about the way Westwood Station will affect the character of their neighborhood. Lou S I have to disagree with you about your characterization of bounds of the Town of Westwood. There are a significant number of residents of Westwood who live near the proposed development site and a quick search (including a few posts from visitors on this site) will tell you that they are not entirely pleased about the way Westwood Station will affect the character of their neighborhood.

]]> By: Anthon http://davewrites.com/is_my_town_destined_to_become_an_edge_ci/comment-page-1/#comment-338 Anthon Fri, 25 Jan 2008 11:11:59 +0000 #comment-338 That is not true, there is a large industrial park with global companies such as Staet Street Corp. off rte 128 That is not true, there is a large industrial park with global companies such as Staet Street Corp. off rte 128

]]> By: Lou S http://davewrites.com/is_my_town_destined_to_become_an_edge_ci/comment-page-1/#comment-337 Lou S Fri, 25 Jan 2008 11:11:13 +0000 #comment-337 I find it difficult to link the Westwood Station project to the town of Westwood. The University Avenue area is separated from Westwood proper by Routes 128 and Route 1, and is also bordered by the Amtrak train tracks. Anything that happens in this area will not spill over into Westwood proper (the Route 109 and Route 1A areas) - including traffic, since the Westwood Station / University Ave area already has its own ramps to 128 and 95. The impact to the rural 'feel' of Westwood will be minimal - with the exception ofthe linkage tax payments to the town.... I find it difficult to link the Westwood Station project to the town of Westwood. The University Avenue area is separated from Westwood proper by Routes 128 and Route 1, and is also bordered by the Amtrak train tracks. Anything that happens in this area will not spill over into Westwood proper (the Route 109 and Route 1A areas) – including traffic, since the Westwood Station / University Ave area already has its own ramps to 128 and 95. The impact to the rural ‘feel’ of Westwood will be minimal – with the exception ofthe linkage tax payments to the town….

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