the ex-garage at Willow and Morrison

[hammercock.livejournal.com]

So. There was an auto repair garage at the corner of Willow and Morrison on Thursday morning. It was not there on Friday morning. That was the first I'd heard of that building going anywhere. :-}

I doubt it's a great spot for a retail establishment, so that means either two multi-family dwellings or a block of flats/condos. If I had to guess, I'd say that we'll end up with a block of flats/condos there.

If high-density housing is built in that location, this could present quite the sticky wicket for parking and related issues. There's already not enough parking in this area (I live several houses up Willow from that intersection). I also wonder whether what ends up there will end up being a Willow address or a Morrison address, since that has possible visitor parking permit implications, if they don't build parking into the plans.

Of course, this is all complete conjecture, as I haven't heard a damned thing about it. Has anyone heard about plans for that site, or any zoning hearings, anything at all?

Comments

[simonbillenness.livejournal.com]

I'm quite happy about new housing that increases the housing density. But then I don't own a car and therefore don't worry about parking.

[hammercock.livejournal.com]

I have access to a driveway, so it's not a major issue for me personally, either. But it still affects the rest of the neighborhood.

Anyway, I am glad to have more housing. I just would hope that the parking implications are being properly addressed, is all. Well, that, and I'm tired of seeing so many "luxury condos" go up at prices that normal people can't afford.

[cos]

From living in Somerville, I remember being impressed at the good job Somerville does in balancing need for parking with available parking. It seems like they've been able to keep the two about equal. And although I never lived near Davis Square, when I had a Somerville parking permit, I never had trouble finding parking there. So I think based on past experience, Somerville will probably do a reasonable job on that. Has your experience been different?