Upcoming Events
The City Council's Land Use Committee has been holding public hearings on aspects of Mark Development’s proposal, including traffic, site design, fiscal and school impact, and sustainability.
Hearings are now held virtually because of the coronavirus pandemic.
We encourage you to attend (virtually) to show that you care about what happens at Riverside.
Next Riverside hearing:
Tuesday, Aug. 4, around 8 p.m.
Topics: Continuation of discussion of draft special permit conditions, including signage, parking, construction hours, mitigation funds, bike paths and trails funding, affordable housing, and environmental monitoring (water, noise, dust, etc.).
Public comment will not be allowed, but you may email comments to: citycouncil@newtonma.gov
Zoom link:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83857708492
The hearing starts at 6 p.m., but there are several items on the agenda.The Riverside discussion is expected to start at 8 p.m.
The LFIA Riverside Committee has been providing feedback and suggestions for all of these important special permit issues that will affect Lower Falls, Auburndale, and the overall City.
A big shout out to our Ward 4 councilors for their ongoing willingness to listen to our concerns and advocate on our behalf.
Future virtual hearing dates: TBD
For More Info ...
Check out Riverside design plans in the News Updates section of our website.
You may view Mark Development’s special permit filing for Riverside here.
Thank you for your continued support!
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Past Events
Tuesday, July 28
Land Use Committee
Topic: Draft special permit conditions for Riverside, cont.
Tuesday, July 14
Land Use Committee
Topic: Draft special permit conditions for Riverside
Tuesday, June 30
Land Use Committee
Topics: Outstanding issues (possibly mitigation funds, Grove Street bike lanes, the special permit conditions)
Tuesday, June 9
Land Use Committee
Topics: Civil Engineering, Sustainability and the Construction Management Plan
Tuesday, June 2
Land Use Committee
Topic: Transportation, including traffic impacts, shared parking, and transportation demand.
Tuesday, May 26
Land Use Committee
Topic: Design Guidelines and Signage.
Tuesday, May 12
Land Use Committee
This hearing focused on Revised Project Plans, including changes that have been made to the design of the site and buildings and the types of housing being planned.
Tuesday, May 5
Land Use Committee, 7 p.m.
This hearing focused on the proposed Grove Street bike lanes
Tuesday, April 28
Land Use Committee, 8 p.m.
This hearing focused on Riverside ConstructionPhasing and a Project Recap
Tuesday, April 7
Land Use Committee
This hearing focused on Transportation (second hearing), including traffic impacts, shared parking, and the project's transportation demand management plan
Tuesday, March 24
Land Use Committee
This hearing focused on Design Guidelines, including building architecture and signage
Thursday, March 5
Land Use Committee
This hearing focused on Civil Engineering and Sustainability, including stormwater, utilities, efforts to conserve natural resources
Tuesday, Feb. 25
Land Use Committee
This hearing focused on Transportation, including review of traffic impacts, shared parking analysis, and public transportation planning.
Tuesday, Feb. 11
Land Use Committee
This hearing focused on Housing and Fiscal Impact, including residential and commercial programs and a fiscal impact analysis.
Tuesday, Jan. 28
Land Use Committee
This hearing focused on Site Design and Open Space.
Tuesday, Jan. 14
Land Use Committee
Mark Development presented an overview of the updated project. There was no public comment, but the LFIA Riverside Committee sent the City Council a letter detailing questions and concerns about the special permit application.
Monday, Nov. 18
Full City Council Meeting
Thursday, Nov. 7
Land Use Committee at 6:30 p.m. & Zoning and Planning Committee (ZAP) at 7 p.m.
