I respectfully argue that the "intense process of research, discussion, vetting, and negotiation with many parties" mentioned by Allen Vander Meulen around the Mall development has not effectively occurred. This is evident given the difficulties the planning board is now facing, as well the lack of relevant traffic and hydrology studies. Unfortunately, the decision to develop the Mall under the HCA was rushed, being presented for the first time only on Jan 30th. Hopefully, residents will change their minds in March when they realize that the density outlined in Option C at the Mall requires four-story buildings with parking garages and does not guarantee that retail space will remain in that location. Why can't we have a lower level of development at the Mall? We know that the scope of the current proposal is beyond the intent of the HCA, does not safeguard our retail space, and that there are more efficient ways of providing affordable housing. If the goal is to help the Rural Land Foundation, perhaps we can find a less disruptive way.
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