by fberman in Development and Zoning, Environment and Open Space, Neighborhoods and Squares - Posted on December 29, 2008 at 11:37 pm
Madeleine Masters, Planning Director with the Somerville Office of Strategic Planning & Community Development emailed an announcement about the upcoming meeting on the Union Square Open Space and Recreation Plan, which will be held on Tuesday, January 6th at 6:30 p.m. in the Aldermanic Chambers at City Hall. According to the announcement, “the Plan represents an opportunity to focus on a distinct area of Somerville that is anticipating future change as a result of the Green Line Extension. It is meant to help guide this transition to ensure that accessible open space, whether on public or private property, is designed to meet community needs and goals. The Union Square-specific plan is part of the City’s draft 2008-2013 Open Space and Recreation Plan, which will be submitted to the Massachusetts Division of Conservation Services in spring 2009. The draft may be downloaded from the City’s website, www.somervillema.gov (under “Departments,” “Parks & Open Space,” “Open Space and Recreation Plan”). The meeting is free and open to the public. For more information, contact OSPCD at 617.625.6600 x 2500 or www.somervillema.gov.” Madeleine’s email suggests that “further questions on this may be directed to Ellen Schneider or Brad Arndt in the Parks & Open Space Division.”
Madeleine’s email also notes the deadline for public testimony on the Union Square rezoning proposal. Testimony is due to the Planning Board by this Friday, January 2nd, at noon. If you send your testimony to MMasters@somervillema.gov she will forward it to the Planning Board. I believe that the Baord of Alderman’s deadline for testimony is a bit later in January.
