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Businesses raise outreach concerns as Needham planning board weighs Envision Needham street pilot
Summary
Planning Board members reported April 15 that business owners have expressed alarm about the Envision Needham downtown street redesign pilot and its outreach; the board said consultants are already partially engaged and recommended additional direct engagement with the business community before proceeding further or pausing the pilot.
Members of the Needham Planning Board reported April 15 that downtown business owners have registered concerns about the town’s Envision Needham street redesign pilot and that additional outreach and clarification are needed before the pilot moves forward.
Planning Board members said some businesses are worried about perceived parking and traffic losses and unclear messaging. Board members noted that earlier renderings posted on…
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