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RIVERSIDE, Newton MABH NORMANDY RIVERSIDE LLC

RIVERSIDE, Newton MABH NORMANDY RIVERSIDE LLCTONIGHT’S AGENDA:Introduction1. Community Issues2. Proposed Project3. Proposed Traffic MeasuresQuestions & Answers

RIVERSIDE, Newton MABH NORMANDY RIVERSIDE LLCIntroduction Sponsorship Development TeamDue Diligence and Master Planning MBTA Status

RIVERSIDE, Newton MABH NORMANDY RIVERSIDE LLC1.Community Issues

RIVERSIDE, Newton MA1. COMMUNITY ISSUESBH NORMANDY RIVERSIDE LLC

RIVERSIDE, Newton MA1. COMMUNITYISSUESA. TransparentDevelopment Process Unpredictable future; projectchanges over timeWhat is process fordetermining best use?Strength of financing, goodtrack recordShow us the project as it getsdeveloped in conceptConstruction Impacts –Construction ManagementPlanBH NORMANDY RIVERSIDE LLC

RIVERSIDE, Newton MA1. COMMUNITYISSUESB. Community Desires Community Scale & CharacterNeighborhood link betweenLF and AuburndaleCommunity Green SpaceAccess to Charles RiverRecreationShare hotel amenities with thecommunity/developmentSmall Local RetailSustainable Development21st Century JOBSBH NORMANDY RIVERSIDE LLC

RIVERSIDE, Newton MA1. COMMUNITYISSUESC. Traffic/Transportation Can there be direct access to128 to keep traffic off ofGrove Street?1961-2007 traffic has tripledand it is FASTRoute 128 is a parking lotafter 3pm generally and GameDayTraffic Studies neededSpecial Events ParkingadequacyAccess to MBTA Stationneeds to work betterBH NORMANDY RIVERSIDE LLC

RIVERSIDE, Newton MA1. COMMUNITYISSUESD. Pedestrian Issues: Lots of pedestrians walk overGrove Street BridgeMotorized Wheelchairs overGrove Street BridgeCrosswalk/Telephone pole byHotel Indigo is an issueBH NORMANDY RIVERSIDE LLC

RIVERSIDE, Newton MAEntitlement ProcessWe are hereSite Rezoning and SpecialPermit includes two requiredpublic hearings. Public ParticipationBH NORMANDY RIVERSIDE LLCCOMMUNITY OUTREACHPublic NeighborhoodCommunity Meetings,Includes Alderman InformalReviewREZONINGIncludes a Joint PublicHearing w/ Planning Boardand Zoning/PlanningCommittee of Board ofAldermanSPECIAL PERMITIncludes a Public HearingHeld by Land Use Committeeof Board of Alderman

RIVERSIDE, Newton MA2. Proposed ProjectBH NORMANDY RIVERSIDE LLC

RIVERSIDE, Newton MATHE SITE 22 acres of industrial sitesurrounded by beautifulneighborhoods of NewtonLower Falls, Auburndale,Riverside Office Park, IndigoHotel, Woodland Golf Courseand Charles River Logical and Appropriatelocation for Development(Supported by NewtonComprehensive Plan) Proximity and access toregional highway systemBH NORMANDY RIVERSIDE LLC

RIVERSIDE, Newton MATHE SITEMulti-modal Station: MBTA End of Green Line –easy access to Boston Local and regional busterminal Taxis, pick-up & drop-off,shuttles Pedestrians, cyclists,wheelchairs, etc Feel of site is almost entirelyvehicularBH NORMANDY RIVERSIDE LLC

RIVERSIDE, Newton MABH NORMANDY RIVERSIDE LLCTHE SITE Buses circulate throughentire site Pedestrians subordinate tocars and busesMBTA BUSESGREYHOUND PETER PANMBTAMBTA SHUTTLES

RIVERSIDE, Newton MATHE SITE Entirely imperviouspavement 960 parking spaces forcommuters and MBTApersonnel High intensity lighting Adjacent to the recentlyrefurbished Indigo HotelBH NORMANDY RIVERSIDE LLC

RIVERSIDE, Newton MATHE SITE High demand on game days Traffic congestion on GroveStreet on game days – limitedby parking controlsBH NORMANDY RIVERSIDE LLC

RIVERSIDE, Newton MATHE SITEMBTA Maintenance Yard Major Maintenance Facilityfor the Green Line Includes sheds, catenarystructures, and rails Necessary function Inadequate stormwatercontrolsBH NORMANDY RIVERSIDE LLC

RIVERSIDE, Newton MATHE SITE Charles River Basin nearby(but not easily accessible) Connections to public hikingand cross country trailsBH NORMANDY RIVERSIDE LLC

RIVERSIDE, Newton MABH NORMANDY RIVERSIDE LLCTHE PROPOSEDMIXED USE DEVELOPMENT

RIVERSIDE, Newton MABH NORMANDY RIVERSIDE LLCTHE GOAL:RIVERSIDEA mixed-use developmentbased on smart growth, transit orientedand sustainable design principles, that activates the site with new uses, while recognizing the sensitivities of itsneighbors.

RIVERSIDE, Newton MAProposed Master Plan Mix of office, retail, andresidential An exciting newcommunity open space Improvements to MBTA,bus, bike, and pedestriancirculation systems New site entrance andexit provides directconnection to regionalhighwaysBH NORMANDY RIVERSIDE LLC

RIVERSIDE, Newton MAParking Garage near T Consolidate parkingclose to Riverside Stationenhancing commuterexperience Create covered MultiModal Station at groundfloor under garage Screen existingmaintenance yardBH NORMANDY RIVERSIDE LLC

RIVERSIDE, Newton MABH NORMANDY RIVERSIDE LLCNew Parking Garage at TStation Covered parking for mostvisitors, new stairs elevators Staggered heights to reducescale, screen toward Grove StTGrove Street

RIVERSIDE, Newton MABH NORMANDY RIVERSIDE LLCNew Multi-Modal Center Located below parkinggarage, active, well-lit Pickup/drop-off loop forMBTA subway, local andregional buses Reduced walking distancesParking Garage Above (dashed)Up toGarageBikesTPick-Up &Drop-OffBus WaitingTaxis

RIVERSIDE, Newton MACommunity Open Spacealong Grove Street Almost an acre Faces south Adjacent to T StationBH NORMANDY RIVERSIDE LLC

RIVERSIDE, Newton MABH NORMANDY RIVERSIDE LLCCommunity Open Space AlongGrove Street Plaza is activated by small retail,commuters, and bus patrons Beautifully landscaped open spacewith benches, water fountains, chairsand tablesBus WaitingTNeighborhoodRetailNeighborhoodRetailGrove Street

RIVERSIDE, Newton MACommunity Open Space Water park in summer, possible ice rink in winter- yearround activation is objective Improved landscaping and sidewalks along Grove StreetBH NORMANDY RIVERSIDE LLC

RIVERSIDE, Newton MAResidential alongGrove Street Residential scale midrisebuildings along GroveStreet Courtyard layoutBH NORMANDY RIVERSIDE LLC

RIVERSIDE, Newton MAResidential Along Grove Street Residential scale with parking below Enhanced Grove Street pedestrianexperience Walk to T, open space, communityretail, restaurantBH NORMANDY RIVERSIDE LLC

RIVERSIDE, Newton MAOffices along GroveStreet (Alternative) (2) Class A suburbanoffice buildings Tenant Parking belowBH NORMANDY RIVERSIDE LLC

RIVERSIDE, Newton MAOffices along GroveStreet (Alternative) Set back from GroveStreetBH NORMANDY RIVERSIDE LLC

RIVERSIDE, Newton MAOffice Gateway behindIndigo Hotel (2) Class A suburbanoffice buildings Creates gateway entranceto the project Tenant parking below andwithin adjacent parkinggarage Direct Access to theHighway, away from GroveStreetBH NORMANDY RIVERSIDE LLC

RIVERSIDE, Newton MAOffice Gateway behindIndigo Hotel Height and massing placedalong Frontage Road Direct Access to Highway,away from Grove StreetBH NORMANDY RIVERSIDE LLC

RIVERSIDE, Newton MAPedestrian Ways, Trailsand Landscaping More than an acre and ahalf of new green space andtrails Significant reduction inimpervious surfaces Multi-Use Trail andconnections to theneighborhoods Grove along Grove StBH NORMANDY RIVERSIDE LLC

RIVERSIDE, Newton MASustainability Smart Growth Commitment to greensite and building design Sustainable site designincludes groundwaterrecharge, transit-orientedmixed use development LEED-certified buildingsBH NORMANDY RIVERSIDE LLC

RIVERSIDE, Newton MABH NORMANDY RIVERSIDE LLC3. Proposed Traffic Measures

RIVERSIDE, Newton MABH NORMANDY RIVERSIDE LLCRegional Access and ConnectionsExitExit 1414ExitExit 1515ExitExit 2525ExitExit 2424128ExitExit 232330TExitExit 2222ExitExit 212116ExitExit 1616

RIVERSIDE, Newton MABH NORMANDY RIVERSIDE LLCExisting RoadwayConditions1.Route 128 Frontage Road No existing connection to Site High speeds on Route 128 Ramps Difficult merge128

RIVERSIDE, Newton MABH NORMANDY RIVERSIDE LLCExisting RoadwayConditions2.Grove Street at the Route128 Northbound Ramps High speed off ramp to Grove Street Excessive delays on ramp approaches Safety concerns with merge onto GroveStreet High crash frequency Inadequate pedestrian accommodations128

RIVERSIDE, Newton MABH NORMANDY RIVERSIDE LLCExisting RoadwayConditions3. Grove Street at the RiversideMBTA Parking Lot DrivewayExcessive delays on MBTA DrivewayDifficult left turn movementsGame day congestionInadequate pedestrian accommodations(no ADA compliance)128

RIVERSIDE, Newton MABH NORMANDY RIVERSIDE LLCExisting RoadwayConditions4. Grove Street at the Route128 Southbound RampsHigh speed off ramp to Grove StreetHeavy left turn lane volume in eveningSight distance concernsExcessive delays on ramp approaches128

RIVERSIDE, Newton MABH NORMANDY RIVERSIDE LLCExisting Conditions Peak Hour Level of ServiceLevel of Service (LOS) DefinitionLOS is a measure of the operationalqualities of a roadway or intersectionas defined by the Federal HighwayAdministration (FHWA).WEAVE*LOS A bestLOS F worst128 Industry Standard Utilized by MassHighway and theCity of NewtonUNSIGNALIZEDUNSIGNALIZEDUNSIGNALIZEDLevel ofServiceA/BC/DE/F

RIVERSIDE, Newton MABH NORMANDY RIVERSIDE LLCImprovement Plan1.Route 128 Frontage Road Direct connection to the regionalhighway system Improves ramp operations and weave Right-turn in/right-turn out access Diverts significant traffic from Grove St Eliminates weave to Recreation Road Improves potential access to CharlesRiver Basin128

RIVERSIDE, Newton MABH NORMANDY RIVERSIDE LLCImprovement Plan2.Grove Street at the Route128 Northbound Ramps Modern roundabout (preferred byMassHighway and City of NewtonPlanners) Traffic calming measure to improvevehicular and pedestrian/bicycle safety Reduced travel speeds Improves operations of the Route 128ramps Safer turning movements from Grove St.to Route 128 NB and the Site Driveway128

RIVERSIDE, Newton MABH NORMANDY RIVERSIDE LLCImprovement Plan3. Grove Street at the RiversideMBTA Parking Lot DrivewayNew traffic signalNew left turn laneTraffic calming measuresReduced travel speedsImproved pedestrian experienceincluding ADA compliance Safer turning movements128

RIVERSIDE, Newton MABH NORMANDY RIVERSIDE LLCImprovement Plan4.Grove Street at the Route128 Southbound Ramps Modern roundaboutTraffic calming measuresReduced travel speedsImproves operations of the Route 128ramps Safer turning movements from Grove St.to Route 128 SB Improves existing sight distance128

RIVERSIDE, Newton MAFuture Bus Access – 95% off of Grove StBH NORMANDY RIVERSIDE LLC

RIVERSIDE, Newton MABH NORMANDY RIVERSIDE LLCTraffic Benefits RealizedExisting LOSFuture LOSC/DE/FA/BWEAVE128WEAVE ELIMINATEDUNSIGNALIZEDAM PMROUNDABOUTUNSIGNALIZEDAM PMROUNDABOUTUNSIGNALIZEDAM PMSIGNALIZED

RIVERSIDE, Newton MAPUBLIC BENEFITS1) Direct vehicular access toRoute 1282) Improved traffic accessand operations results inslower speeds, smootherflow, and safer pedestrianenvironment3) Improved pedestrianconnection betweenLower Falls & AuburndaleRiverside site4) Community Open Space5) Connection to CR Basin6) Economic Fiscal Benefits7) A mixed use projectactivated by new uses andsensitive to neighborhoodissuesBH NORMANDY RIVERSIDE LLC

RIVERSIDE, Newton MABH NORMANDY RIVERSIDE LLCQuestions and Answers

RIVERSIDE, Newton MABH NORMANDY RIVERSIDE LLC

RIVERSIDE, Newton MA. BH NORMANDY RIVERSIDE LLC. C. Traffic/Transportation † Can there be direct access to 128 to keep traffic off of Grove Street? † 1961-2007 traffic has tripled and it is FAST † Route 128 is a parking lot after 3pm generally and Game Day † Traffic Studies needed † Special Events Parking adequacy † Access to MBTA .