Meeting on KSS/MaxPak development - Wed 3/12, 6:30 pm @ VNA

[ron_newman]

There will be a community meeting for all interested parties to view and comment on the KSS/MaxPak Master Plan for their proposed 199-unit condo development. The deveopment, if approved, will be on 5 acres of former industrial land between Lowell Street, Clyde Street, the MBTA Lowell commuter rail line, and the proposed extension of the Community Path. (Map) The meeting is scheduled for

Wednesday, March 12, 6:30 pm, at the VNA, 259 Lowell Street, 3rd floor

On March 6, KSS Realty Partners presented their plan to the City of Somerville Planning Board. The Planning Board will continue to accept written comments until 12 noon on Tuesday, March 18. It is anticipated that the Planning Board will render its decision at their next scheduled meeting in late March.

The KSS Master Plan and application is available for inspection at City Hall, 3rd floor. It is also online as a PDF on the Somerville Journal's website. (I do not see it anywhere on the city website.)

Here's a new Somerville Journal article about the project.

Comments

[ryanwanger.livejournal.com]

I was at the meeting tonight, and left feeling very excited about the upcoming changes. (Of course, I don't live right next to it). As far as development and gentrification goes, I think they're being as responsible as they can. At least we'll be getting some much needed green space, and an extension of the Community Path.

I wrote a post about the site for those who aren't too familiar (I wasn't until just recently), and posted some great pics of the site taken on Tuesday.

Check it out: http://davissquaredevelopment.blogspot.com/2008/03/rehab-alert-maxpak.html

[ron_newman]

Everyone at the meeting seemed pretty happy with the plan. It's rare when a developer gets applause from the neighbors.

(I wish you had introduced yourself to me, though.)

[ryanwanger.livejournal.com]

Haha...my identity will remain shrouded in mystery! Just kidding. I know who you are now, so I'll introduce myself next time I see you.

[ron_newman]

I like your blog entry but I'm not sure why you called it "Rehab Alert". The developer will demolish all of the buildings on that site.

[ryanwanger.livejournal.com]

Hmmmm...good point. Got any suggestions? The first thing that comes to mind is: "GIANT DEVELOPMENT"

[ron_newman]

Sure, that works.

[ron_newman]

Here's a Somerville News article about the development.