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Dear Lincoln, The Housing Choice Act Working Group (HCAWG) has endorsed a rezoning plan for the Lincoln Station area called Option C. The vote for rezoning will happen at the March town meeting. Option C will have a significant negative impact on wildlife. Those of us who care about wildlife can propose and explore better options. Below is a map of the wildlife corridor that would be affected by redevelopment in the Lincoln Station area. This corridor is one of the most extensive in the region, connecting Great Meadows north of Concord (and beyond) to Walden Pond Conservation, Lincoln Woods, Codman Farm, Drumlin, Weston Woods, and the Sudbury River. The importance of the corridor is underscored by the fact that an underpass was constructed below Route 2 to facilitate animal migration. There is already a pinch point at the intersection of Codman and Lincoln Rd. The construction of three-story condos at Doherty's, across the street on Lincoln Rd and down Codman Road, will negatively affect the movement and survival of numerous species. Those of us who walk through this corridor, cherish it. With the rezoning and development proposed by the HCAWG committee, Codman Farm will be surrounded by condos. It will become more of an urban courtyard than a farmyard. With condos on Lincoln Roads between Codman Rd and the mall, an area of proposed rezoning included in option C presented at the State of the Town meeting, our view of the fields of Codman farm would be vastly obfuscated from the road. This proposal does not conserve Lincoln's rural identity. There are alternative options other than those proposed at the SOTT that would comply with HCA, increase affordable housing in Lincoln, and be less damaging to nature. It is essential that Lincoln reviews all possibilities and evaluates the pros and cons openly. Many of us moved to Lincoln because it is a uniquely agricultural and conservation-minded community. The proposed development will urbanize Lincoln and make it look like any other town or even worse. Many other towns offer a vibrant town center and a city-like feel, but you can't find another Lincoln. We must realize the extreme costs of bringing high-density housing to Lincoln station - it is not an unmitigated good. Let your voice be heard by asking for a more modest option than one with 100% of new development concentrated in the Lincoln Station area. With thanks for your consideration, Louise Bergeron, Barbara Peskin and the wildlife who make a home on this land If you need more information about Option C and alternatives please email: i...@lincolnresidentsforhousingalternatives.org ~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Barbara Peskin *My Moments in Nature Photo Gallery: barbarapeskin.com <http://barbarapeskin.com>*
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