Report on community meeting on Johnny D's redevelopment

[ron_newman]

from a Davis Action Group newsletter that I received today:

During a recent neighborhood meeting, Carla presented revised plans for redeveloping Johnny D's. Most notable is that she will not be demolishing the building, but renovating and building in two phases. The first phase is to renovate the existing structure to support three additional floors and lease 3300 sf of commercial space out as soon as possible. The second phase will be construction of the residential floors which will include 7 units, one which she will live in. She will rent the other 6 units.

Carla hopes to begin construction on phase one in June and to submit to the Zoning Board of Appeals for phase two In June.

She is currently selecting materials for the facade and considers it a building with two faces. The Holland Street side will be more modern and the Winter Street side will fit in with the abutting residential neighborhood.

She is actively seeking potential commercial tenants that will contribute to the vibrancy of the neighborhood and is talks with several potential options.

Stupid parking question

[justphoenix.livejournal.com]

Not specific to Davis Square, but:

I have a Somerville residential parking sticker on my car. When I first moved here, the parking enforcement office mentioned the stickers were divided into zones based on where you live. Can I legally park in a permit only area outside my zone? The info sheet on the ParkSomerville website says location is unlimited, but I wanted to be sure. I couldn't remember if the zones restricted where you can park, or if it was just when you had to renew. Thanks in advance.

Dancing by the Mystic | Assembly Row dance lessons + parties

[mem-winterhill.livejournal.com]

Via twitter:

Bailamos! Salsa with Meta Movements! Assembly Row will transform into a dance party on the third Friday of each month from June through August. Each night will include 30 minute dance lesson and then a dance party after.

http://www.assemblyrow.com/play/dancing-by-the-mystic

EDIT to add the time, which is now posted over there: Third Friday of each month, 6-8pm