Figure 45: Timeline of <strong>Columbia</strong> <strong>Road</strong> Projects 62 <strong>Activating</strong> <strong>Columbia</strong> <strong>Road</strong>: <strong>Reframing</strong> a <strong>Missing</strong> <strong>Link</strong>
Fairmount Indigo Planning Initiative Boston Planning and Development Agency, September 2014 The Fairmount Indigo Planning Initiative addresses strategies for business growth, housing development, public realm improvements, and employment opportunities along the 9.2-mile Fairmount Indigo Commuter Line. Beginning in 2012, Boston Planning and Development Agency (BPDA) prepared this report along with a consultant team, other City departments, local foundations, neighborhood stakeholders, and a Community Advisory Group. The Fairmount Indigo Planning Initiative impacts those who live within a half-mile of the Fairmount commuter rail line and provides opportunities to link neighborhoods and develop strategies to transform them into “complete neighborhoods.” The plan describes a “complete neighborhood” as follows: “places where resident and business needs for work, living, gathering, recreation, and health can be met. Each station area along the Corridor provides opportunities to improve prosperity, housing, mobility, a sense of place, open space, and overall quality of life. This plan defines the opportunities and component strategies that will result in communities that are diverse and “complete” over time.” 6 By strategically building complete neighborhoods, the plan seeks to reinforce a complete corridor connected by the Fairmount Line. In addition to the existing stations, the plan outlines several proposed stations, including one at <strong>Columbia</strong> <strong>Road</strong>. These proposed rail stations are also intended to improve economic opportunity both within and beyond the Fairmount Corridor. The Upham’s Corner and Four Corner station areas are in close proximity and relevant to study of <strong>Columbia</strong> <strong>Road</strong> corridor. 6 Boston Redevelopment Authority, “Fairmount Indigo Planning Initiative Corridor Plan: Executive Summary,” 23. <strong>Columbia</strong> <strong>Road</strong> The following strategies for a potential <strong>Columbia</strong> <strong>Road</strong> station area are outlined in the Fairmount Indigo Plan: “Residential neighborhoods with training and small business incubators. Improve walkability on key routes along Quincy Street, <strong>Columbia</strong> <strong>Road</strong> and Ceylon Street.” 1 .Future Strategy for Prosperity: Invest in training and education, support small businesses. 2. Future Strategy for Home (neighborhood): Prevent displacement, encourage mixed-use main streets. 3. Future Strategy for Place: Reinforce culture, art and history, focus on the main street districts. 4. Future Strategy for Getting Around: Improve walkability and public realm, integrate bus and shuttle connections. 5. Future Strategy for Parks/Public Space (ceylon park): Continue streetscape improvements, create station plazas, expand community gardens. 6. Future Strategy for Quality of Life: Build neighborhood safety and community, enhance neighborhood health, add core amenities and service, strengthen connections to institutions, and highlight corridor diversity. Figure 46: Cover Page of the Fairmount Indigo Planning Initiative: Corridor Plan <strong>Activating</strong> <strong>Columbia</strong> <strong>Road</strong>: <strong>Reframing</strong> a <strong>Missing</strong> <strong>Link</strong> 63
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