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Posted by David Dahlbacka a 9:52 pm on January 30, 2013
Agenda includes two buildings on block 2 of Assembly Square. One is a food-service building and the other is a mixed-use building with retail and office uses. More…
Posted in All Ages, Assembly Square, Beat Reporter, Development and Zoning, Events, Mystic River, Orange Line, Transportation Projects | 1 Comment »
Posted by David Dahlbacka a 6:14 pm on January 27, 2013
Bicycle advocates turned out to the first meetings in support of a dedicated cycle track, which is opposed by neighborhood businesses More…
Posted in Beat Reporter, Development and Zoning, Events, Transportation | No Comments »
Posted by David a 9:02 am on January 18, 2013
While governments posture and dither, a pragmatic practitioner and intellectual entrepreneur, Allan Savory, has been developing and demonstrating a powerful technique that can reduce carbon dioxide in the atmosphere immediately while reversing desertification and providing livelihoods and food for millions of people.
Posted in Economy & Poverty, Environment and Open Space, Events, Tufts | No Comments »
Posted by marycurtin a 9:45 pm on January 17, 2013
The “Raising The Nave Porch Roof” fundraiser is being presented by several local area PorchFest bands (www.somervilleartscouncil.org/porchfest) who are fans of the Nave Gallery and thrilled about the opening of the Gallery’s new Nave Gallery Annex, a non-profit community space located right next door to Redbones at 53 Chester St. in Davis Sq.
Posted in Arts and Culture, Davis Square, Events, Press Release, Special, Union Square | No Comments »
Posted by emilyh a 11:16 pm on January 13, 2013
Watch several short videos about the power of natural systems and the scientists, ranchers, and farmers that are restoring biodiversity and reversing current climate changing trends.
Posted in Environment and Open Space, Events | No Comments »
Posted by David Dahlbacka a 8:16 pm on
If a grocery store is built at the IKEA site, it should be on the first floor of a multi-story, high-value R&D building, otherwise the location is underutilized.
Posted in All Ages, Assembly Square, Beat Reporter, Comprehensive Plan, Development and Zoning, Events, Mystic River, Orange Line | 2 Comments »
Posted by David Dahlbacka a 8:59 pm on January 6, 2013
Federal Realty has acquired the IKEA site and is considering placing a grocery there. We need to preserve upper-story R&D space at the site as well as choose a good grocer.
Posted in All Ages, Assembly Square, Beat Reporter, Comprehensive Plan, Events, Mystic River, Orange Line | 1 Comment »
Posted by David Dahlbacka a 8:19 pm on January 1, 2013
Many Somerville houses still have asbestos insulation and cladding. Inhaled asbestos can cause cancer. Streamlining procedures will make removing it less expensive.
Posted in All Ages, Beat Reporter, Environment and Open Space, Events, Housing, Public Health & Safety, Special | No Comments »
Posted by David Dahlbacka a 7:48 pm on
Come, look, listen, and participate. Neighbors and other stakeholders should assert their interests early rather than late.
Posted in All Ages, Ball Square, Beat Reporter, Comprehensive Plan, Events, Gilman Square, Housing, Lowell Street | No Comments »
Posted by David Dahlbacka a 7:44 pm on
Posted in All Ages, Beat Reporter, City Finances, Comprehensive Plan, Development and Zoning, Events, Neighborhoods and Squares, Special | No Comments »
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