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The City of New Bedford Department of City Planning (DCP), with assistance from Southeastern Regional Planning & Economic Development District (SRPEDD), is holding a public meeting on January 14, 2020, for the Transit-Oriented Development (TOD) Study. Public feedback is needed to shape the City in preparation for the arrival of commuter rail service.
SRPEDD is conducting a study of existing and future conditions for the areas surrounding the North New Bedford (Church Street) and New Bedford (Whales Tooth) platforms. The project team will first evaluate existing conditions and then present findings to the public to gather input through multiple outlets. The project team will then craft recommendations using public input to shape the neighborhoods surrounding future platforms.
The Department of City Planning is holding a public meeting to gather feedback and opinions on existing conditions and desired future development for both locations. Public feedback is needed to shape the City in preparation for the arrival of commuter rail service!
The meeting date and time: Tuesday, January 14, 2020 from 6pm – 8pm at the New Bedford Public Library. The library is located at 613 Pleasant St, New Bedford, MA 02740. Please note that the meeting location is accessible to persons with disabilities.
Make sure to visit the project website (www.srpedd.org/New-Bedford-TOD-Study) for more information about the study, to fill out a public survey, to leave a comment, and to connect with the project team.
