Dear Ms. Finucane,

I share Mr. Cochran's well-stated concerns.  Please also pass along to 
the Committee my belief that establishing a pedestrian connection 
between the Riverside Station Development and Riverside Park is 
strategically crucial to the future viability of the Park and would 
provide an inestimable amenity to the residents and workers of the 
Development.

The Park has fallen into disrepair partly because of its inaccessibility 
to local residents.  The Department of Conservation and Recreation has 
finished restoring one of the two bridges that provided a walking loop 
through this beautiful and historic space, and will soon restore the 
other one.  Providing access to the Park for Development residents and 
workers will provide the user base that will reinforce DCR's commitment 
to the Park.

In the various places where I've worked throughout my career, I've 
always been able to find a nearby green space with paths where I could 
recharge with healthful exercise and reflection.  Providing this same 
type of access to the Development, when there is such a nice place so 
close by, seems essential to any responsible permitting of the project.

Sincerely,
Bob Persons, PE
2396 Commonwealth Avenue
Auburndale, MA 02466

On 12/8/2012 9:40 PM, Tod Cochran wrote:
> Ms. Finucane,
>
> Enclosed please find a letter and map relating to the Riverside 
> Station Development currently under consideration.  Please distribute 
> copies of this letter and map to all of the Committee members, and 
> post the comments on the web site.  Thank you.
>
> -- 
> Tod Cochran
>
>
>