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State upholds order that could shrink size of city's first proposed superstorm-resistant subdivision
By adamg on Thu, 03/10/2016 - 9:47am
The Bulletin reports the state Department of Environmental Protection upheld a city determination that a proposed 20-unit project off Allandale Street is subject to wetlands regulations.
The move could force a reduction in the size of the proposed two-acre development, whose developer says it would generate more energy than it consumes and would consist of units able to withstand a mega-hurricane.
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NIMBYs going to NIMBY
"Residents began to oppose the project last year when they saw the proposed development may have an impact on the Urban Wilds, the biggest of which involves water."
Given that the Blue Hills, Charles River park, Hancock Woods are all not being developed, I think this is people who don't want neighbors hiding behind frogs and toads. The woods are nice, but it's not like the Jamaicaway Tower II is going up on the site.
Related development question - is there a good reason the city sits on that property off of Allandale? I thought it was for the police horses, which are now gone. Sell it to a developer already.
There are still horses there
There are still horses there for the Park Rangers and BPD does want its horses back because nothing works better for crowd control than a 200lb armored riot cop on 4,000lb animal in no mood for hooligans' antics.
BPD wants horses back?
I thought they basically gave up on the idea and it was only Steve Murphy pushing for them.
I would love to see a 4000 lb
I would love to see a 4000 lb horse. Totally nads!
Also, I agree.
Are you aware of the actual
Are you aware of the actual details of this project or just casting a wide NIMBY net? The Parks Department and Conservation Commission opposed its initial configuration because it provided no buffer between the development and sensitive wetlands and vernal pools that are home to particular species and vegetation. The Parks Department requested the appropriate buffer be put in place and drainage plans clarified before the development moves forward. Similar requests were made and achieved on the Spring House senior housing next door previously given the nature of the abutting wetlands Hardly an unreasonable request.
I say this as someone who cannot stand NIMBYs. But not all opposition is NIMBY either.
The stables on Allandale
are part of the Brandegee estate and are rented to the City for a nominal sum--so the City doesn't own any of that property.
Thanks!
I did not know that.
K9 Training
The site is used regularly for K9 training for both Boston police and other local police departments. I frequently drive by and see them burying things for the dogs to find and there is an obstacle course in back.
Impressive house skills
The climate is changing again? That was quick.
How is the house going to know the difference between a catastrophic storm brought on by the effects of climate change and a regular catastrophic storm?
What
You never heard of a smart house?