In a December 5 message to Paradise City Forum, Zoning Revisions Committee member Bob Reckman stated his position on rear setback requirements on King Street. These setbacks are part of the regulations that buffer commercial properties from residential. Although I appreciate the public service that Mr. Adam Cohen offers our citizens by providing video records […]
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Videos: King Street Zoning Workshop and Planning Board, December 2, 2010
Here are complete blip.tv videos of the 12/2/02 meeting of the King Street Zoning Workshop Subcommittee (2h 14m) and the Planning Board meeting (1h 26m) that immediately followed it. The workshop was recorded by Mary Likins, and the Planning Board meeting was recorded by Lachlan Ziegler. Click for the meeting agendas.While there will be future meetings for the public […]
“The Place Making Dividend”
Planning Commissioners Journal has made available free Edward McMahon’s new article, “The Place Making Dividend”. An excerpt: Georgetown is the one of the single best retail locations in the nation. Why? Because, the historic neighborhood is one-of-a kind. It is charming, walkable, and filled with tech savvy young adults. Georgetown is the kind of neighborhood […]
Poem: “Developing the Land”
Reprinted by kind permission of American Life in Poetry: See also: Poem: “Dear Neighbors” Poem: “We Have Faith” Poem: “Song for Rana”
Northampton Housing Needs Assessment and Strategic Plan: Video and Slides
Here is a complete blip.tv video of the 11/15/10 presentation of the Northampton Housing Needs Assessment and Strategic Plan, prepared by the Northampton Housing Partnership. This video is 1 hour 12 minutes long and was recorded by Lachlan Ziegler. “The Partnership, through a grant award from the Northampton Community Preservation Committee, has worked this past […]
Videos: King Street Zoning Workshop
Here is a complete blip.tv video of the 11/13/10 King Street Zoning Workshop that brought together members of the Northampton Planning Board, the Zoning Revisions Committee, and the Greater Northampton Chamber of Commerce. (There is a gap of a few seconds after the first hour for camera changeover.) This video is 3 hours 43 minutes […]
November 13: King Street Zoning Workshop
Northampton’s Office of Planning and Development announces: King Street Zoning Workshop City of Northampton Planning Board, Zoning Revisions Committee & Greater Northampton Chamber of Commerce Nov 13, 2010 8:30 AM to 12:30 PM Media Education Foundation, Masonic St, Northampton 8:30 Introductions Agreement on Ground Rules/ Process & Outcomes 8:40 Confirm points of agreement in proposed […]
Planning Staff Comments on King Street Alternative Proposal
Here are comments from Northampton’s Office of Planning and Development on alternative proposals for King Street being discussed by the Zoning Revisions Committee: Planning Staff Comments on King Street Alternative Proposal
King Street Zoning Revisions: Chamber Proposal vs. Alternative
Here is an illustration and table that reflect King Street concepts that are currently under discussion within the Zoning Revisions Committee. There will be a charrette on the morning of Saturday, November 13 to see where consensus might be found. More details on this will be forthcoming. Click the “full” button on the bottom of […]
November 6: Public Forum on Green Space Planning in Ward 3
The Ward 3 Neighborhood Association and Smith College Landscape Studies Department announce: Public Forum on Green Space Planning in Ward 3 Saturday, November 6 9 AM to 12 PM at Bridge Street School Hosted by the Ward 3 Neighborhood Association and Smith College Landscape Studies Department. Ever think about what gives Ward 3 its special […]