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File #: 207645    Version: 1
Type: Public Communication Status: Placed on File
File created: 3/1/2019 In control: City Council
On agenda: 11/27/2019 Final action: 12/12/2019
Enactment date: 2/28/2019 Enactment #: 207645
Title: Renee Scott submitting comments re: #206486, a proposed Order of Taking at 217 Somerville Ave.

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Renee Scott submitting comments re: #206486, a proposed Order of Taking at 217 Somerville Ave.

 

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To the Honorable City Council:

 

I am writing ask you to support the taking of 217 Somerville Ave to turn it into a park. With so little green space, few places to find more, and no plan yet to do so, we are in the position to take advantage of any space that comes up. This parcel is in an area with very little green space. While there are tentative ideas to potentially have a field at the Charlestown St MBTA site, and a neighborhood park on D1, even if both of these were to come through, they won't be enough added green space for this part of town. It is currently a green desert, so any park space we can add is essential. And, since most people in open space discussions think 125 acres is unlikely to be attained, any little bit adds to that noble goal.

 

Warmly,

Renée Scott