Some “essential questions” to open the conversation Automobiles are by far the most widely-used form of transportation in Needham. We have commuter rail, nearby access to light rail (Green Line) and one public bus line. Some parts of town are
Post Summit Comments – Water
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Some “essential questions” to open the conversation With two sources of water – local wells and the MWRA – Needham very rarely encounters water shortages. But there are water supply challenges in our region, and certainly beyond. Should we be
Post Summit Comments – Food
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Some “essential questions” to open the conversation Would we like to see much greater availability of locally produced food? Would we want more space in Needham devoted to local agriculture? Should we collaborate with nearby communities? Facilitators Elsa Cutter, Olin
Post Summit Comments – Development
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Some “essential questions” to open the conversation How might we reduce energy stresses on commercial and residential building? Should we consider building more compactly, and what are the pluses and minuses? increase in density easier to get to transportation easier
Post Summit Comments – The Green Economy
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Some “essential questions” to open the conversation How do we keep and promote “green jobs” in MA? Should the focus be on educating skilled workers ? (and what are those skills?) Should we be creating the infrastructures and/or incentives necessary
Post Summit Comments – Energy sources and choices
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