[Massplanners] Unpaving paradise

[Rob May]

Happy New Year Everyone,



The City of Brockton has been working on a project to convert a tired old
surface parking lot into a vibrant public space called Sycamore Grove.



Oddly enough, for some reason, the project has generated some controversy.
Go figure.



Apparently, it will be the end of the world if we lose 24 of the 500
parking spaces we have within 1,000 linear feet of this location.



What I hope you all can help me with are examples of other communities that
have turned parking lots into public spaces.   I know of one in Cambridge
(Starlight) and one in New Bedford (Customs House Square), but I would love
to have a few more examples, local or national.



Thanks for your help.



Rob


*Great, now I've got Joni Mitchell stuck in my head



Rob May, CEcD
Director of Planning and Economic Development
City of Brockton
45 School Street
Brockton, MA 02301
508-580-7113
rmay at cobma.us
He/Him/His

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