Asked the City Manager to work with relevant City departments to ensure that there is full open access for all users to Linear Park from Westley Avenue as an additional community access point

Proximity to Alewife Station, Mass Ave, & Davis Square

2. What does not work well about Linear Park? Crowded, narrow, need more space for different users Lack of benches Community access points 3. It would be great if Linear Park project included:

More trees

Drinking fountains

Benches & tables

PROJECT GOALS

Linear Park Project Goals

Widen the path, where possible, for the high volume and mix of different users Add a variety of new seating and opportunities for natural play Establish stronger community access Retain tree canopy, add additional trees and understory plantings Establish better soil and growing conditions Minimize tree removals wherever possible with effort at transplanting Design park and pathway to minimize root zone impacts

Linear Park Community Access Points

Possible access point

Gateway entrances

Existing community access points

CEDAR ST

REED ST

Alewife Park

Commitment N WESTLEY

Community Access Points

Multiple requests for additional community access points along Linear Park Specific requests for a new community access point at Westley Ave

Survey responses

Comments on project website (Tell Us Your Thoughts)

Opposition from Westley residents

Following abutters letter about fencing and access points City to consider additional feedback