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Min: 29 homes in five 2-story walk-ups

Five 2-story gable-front buildings along County Street, about 6 homes each, with 45 parking spaces behind them (1.55 per home) and about 34% of the developable area left as open space. Includes a community garden that could instead be a dog park or play area. Use the thumbs up or down on each view, and leave a comment if you like.

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janice m wivagg Oct 17, 2026 1:51 AM

NOT PARTICULARLY ATTRACTIvE AND DON'T FIT THE CHARACTER OF THE NEIGHBORHOO

design

Max: 54 homes in one 3-story building

One 3-story building in five linked forms with alternating setbacks along County Street, with an elevator, 57 parking spaces behind it (1.06 per home) and about 25% of the developable area left as open space. Use the thumbs up or down on each view, and leave a comment if you like.

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janice m wivagg Oct 17, 2026 1:51 AM

same as above

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  1. More homes, including more affordable homes
  2. Lower building height
  3. More open space and river access
  4. More parking
  5. Housing for seniors who want to downsize
  6. Housing for young adults and workers
  7. Keeping traffic on County Street manageable
  8. Getting the most fiscal benefit for the Town

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Beyond homes, what should the site include?

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A public trail along the river corridor and wet meadow
A boardwalk and overlook at the meadow
A community garden
A dog park
A children's play area
A small shop or cafe on a ground floor
A shared room residents and neighbors can book
Covered bike parking

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If you were deciding today where to live, how important would this be to you: Being within an easy walk of other places and things in a community, such as shops and parks?

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If you were deciding today where to live, how important would this be to you: Sidewalks and places to take walks?

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