They actually listened and agreed to host the public design forums we kept asking for so I guess deep breaths are finally in order. My brain is honestly still spinning from that meeting because it felt like shouting into the void for so long but here we are with a …
January 2, 2014
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To the Maplewood Township Committee:
I would like to be better informed regarding the re-development of the Post Office site and request that you pro-actively involve the community to promote understanding of the Plan. This will ensure that the overall results (building design, building use, benefit to commercial health of entire village and Township revenue impacts) have broad community support. I request that there be active participation by the community in the evaluation of design alternatives before a developer is selected. I request that multiple public meeting be held with the public developer as the design is refined so that it is fully understood before it is submitted for approval.
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Reached 250 supporters
December 19, 2013
November 25, 2013
I honestly never thought this would gain this much steam when I first typed it out on my laptop at the kitchen table. It feels totally surreal to see so many people actually care about what happens to our post office site and it makes me think that maybe we actually have a shot at getting some answers from the committee after all.
Reached 100 supporters
June 5, 2013
55 Comments
We have to stop this. I live above St. James Gate and the sewer system in downtown Maplewood can't handle this new development. The short term greed of this move must be stopped!
Village development and change seems evident. It could be economically and culturally beneficial. Please involve the public for the most successful design and result for all.
Check out the Durand Hedden House exhibit on the history of the Maplewood Village post office. When the current building was built (1958), the town proudly celebrated with a big parade. The post office has been a valued part of our community since the late 1880s.
I urge town officials to focus on the history and charm of downtown Maplewood when evaluating design alternatives. Public support and input is critical. This is a lived-in town, it's about the people and the liveable design.
Our pedestrian eco-system in the Village must be preserved. Any development needs to be devoted to proper scale, and the historic/social context of the open space near the train station.
It is disgraceful what big business and greed can destroy! Keep Maplewood quint and safe!
I live in the SID and I feel that pro-active is the key word. Also it's not about the messenger but about the message and how it is delivered. Having questions and concerns should in no way have to feel like it is a personal attack against individuals or an organization. Defensive posturing should be unacceptable to really obtain the best results for everyone. I am incredibly tired of feeling guilty every time I dont absolutely agree or feel that I might just have a better solution or idea that I'd like to express. In many ways I feel like I'm losing more and more freedom. I am signing this because I would like more information and a welcoming environment to dialogue.
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They actually listened and agreed to host the public design forums we kept asking for so I guess deep breaths are finally in order. My brain is honestly still spinning from that meeting because it felt like shouting into the void for so long but here we are with a …
January 2, 2014
Final supporters
We have 600 signatures on-line and on paper! We have exceeded our goal, and continue to gain supporters. Please sign today!
To the Maplewood Township Committee:
I would like to be better informed regarding the re-development of the Post Office site and request that you pro-actively involve the community to promote understanding of the Plan. This will ensure that the overall results (building design, building use, benefit to commercial health of entire village and Township revenue impacts) have broad community support. I request that there be active participation by the community in the evaluation of design alternatives before a developer is selected. I request that multiple public meeting be held with the public developer as the design is refined so that it is fully understood before it is submitted for approval.
[Signers: We do not receive your email unless you send it to us. Please consider doing so by using this link: Contact Petition Sponsor. Thank you!]
Updates
Reached 250 supporters
December 19, 2013
November 25, 2013
I honestly never thought this would gain this much steam when I first typed it out on my laptop at the kitchen table. It feels totally surreal to see so many people actually care about what happens to our post office site and it makes me think that maybe we actually have a shot at getting some answers from the committee after all.
Reached 100 supporters
June 5, 2013
55 Comments
Wiping out 21-24 parking spaces and adding in 33 is a net gain of 9-12 spots, PLUS adding 25+ tenants and more customers = ??? And no direct link to the train tunnel is just one major design flaw as is taking up more than the entire existing footprint - and building high walls facing the train tracks and incoming visitors.
We have to stop this. I live above St. James Gate and the sewer system in downtown Maplewood can't handle this new development. The short term greed of this move must be stopped!
Village development and change seems evident. It could be economically and culturally beneficial. Please involve the public for the most successful design and result for all.
Check out the Durand Hedden House exhibit on the history of the Maplewood Village post office. When the current building was built (1958), the town proudly celebrated with a big parade. The post office has been a valued part of our community since the late 1880s.
I urge town officials to focus on the history and charm of downtown Maplewood when evaluating design alternatives. Public support and input is critical. This is a lived-in town, it's about the people and the liveable design.
Our pedestrian eco-system in the Village must be preserved. Any development needs to be devoted to proper scale, and the historic/social context of the open space near the train station.
It is disgraceful what big business and greed can destroy! Keep Maplewood quint and safe!
I live in the SID and I feel that pro-active is the key word. Also it's not about the messenger but about the message and how it is delivered. Having questions and concerns should in no way have to feel like it is a personal attack against individuals or an organization. Defensive posturing should be unacceptable to really obtain the best results for everyone. I am incredibly tired of feeling guilty every time I dont absolutely agree or feel that I might just have a better solution or idea that I'd like to express. In many ways I feel like I'm losing more and more freedom. I am signing this because I would like more information and a welcoming environment to dialogue.
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Wiping out 21-24 parking spaces and adding in 33 is a net gain of 9-12 spots, PLUS adding 25+ tenants and more customers = ??? And no direct link to the train tunnel is just one major design flaw as is taking up more than the entire existing footprint - and building high walls facing the train tracks and incoming visitors.