Very important consideration. Maureen Sent from my iPhone
> On Oct 21, 2023, at 6:35 PM, Barbara Peskin <bpeski...@gmail.com> wrote: > > > (Map included) > > 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 > -- > The LincolnTalk mailing list. > To post, send mail to Lincoln@lincolntalk.org. > Browse the archives at https://pairlist9.pair.net/mailman/private/lincoln/. > Change your subscription settings at > https://pairlist9.pair.net/mailman/listinfo/lincoln. >
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