I’m just back from a public hearing on the proposed renovation of the Walgreen’s plaza in Saxonville (north Framingham), which call for a pharmacy drive-through of all things, as well as spiffing up the exterior of the building, a slight expansion of the building (around 5′ x 12′ if I can read my writing correctly) [...]
Archive for November, 2006
Mixed Reviews for Walgreen’s Hamilton Street Plaza Expansion Plans
November 30, 2006‘Suburbs Don’t Have to be Boring’
November 28, 2006Modern-era suburbs typically aren’t praised for architecture, ambiance or excitement. But, says freelancer writer Lawrence Cheek in the Seattle Post-Intelligencer, they often are attractive places to live despite often-dull surroundings. But isn’t it possible, he asks, “to create suburbs that are good places to live at the same time that they’re interesting places to explore?”
Yes, [...]
Metro Areas Fight to Attract 25- to 34-year-olds
November 25, 2006Cities are trying to attract college-educated 25- to 34-year-olds, “a demographic group increasingly viewed as the key to an economic future,” the New York Times says today.
“Mobile but not flighty, fresh but technologically savvy, ‘the young and restless,’ as demographers call them, are at their most desirable age, particularly because their chances of relocating drop precipitously [...]
Another Pedestrian Killed While Crossing Old Connecticut Path
November 24, 2006A very tragic story: 13-year-old John Martin was struck and killed while trying to cross Old Connecticut Path near Wayland High School early yesterday evening, the MetroWest Daily News reports. This marks the second pedestrian fatality on Old Connecticut Path in less than a year.
Last December, a woman was killed during afternoon rush hour while [...]
Should Route 30 Be More Pedestrian Friendly?
November 23, 2006To me, the obvious answer is Yes! Of course! There are hundreds of office workers within walking distance of Rte. 30 retail, along with residences and even nearby hotels. It’s insane that people need to take their cars for trips of less than half a mile because it’s too unappealing or dangerous to walk. That’s especially [...]
The ‘Real’ America
November 23, 2006Steven Johnson has a great blog post at nytimes.com this week talking about urban vs. rural America. In fact, it has long galled me that some of our more conservative politicians talk like rural America is the only “real” America, while urban America is some kind of decadent invader of America’s true culture.
“It’s one [...]
Framingham’s Great Thanksgiving Tradition: Interfaith Service
November 22, 2006I went to the Framingham Interfaith Thanksgiving service last night, and it really made me proud of this community. While the service was a wee bit too long (especially for those of us who needed to start cooking for the holiday meal afterwards!), it was so wonderful to see representatives of our diverse community get [...]
Good News: Possible Framingham Park Upgrade, Courtesy of Rotary Club
November 19, 2006The Rotary Club may fund a major upgrade of Butterworth Park, in a project that could cost up to half a million dollars. “For now, plans include a covered pavilion with benches, a new playground, and a half-court basketball court to replace the full-court surface at the park today,” the MetroWest Daily News reports. “Also [...]
