8The railroad area one has less optimal access to public transport and the closest grocery is expensive and has a limited selection of shelf-stable products. Croman, being undeveloped basically, offers more flexibility for innovative development and laudable closeness to grocery and pharmacy services, among others. For example, Crowman might be a perfect site to consider whether a city supported geothermal power base could precede actual building. Perhaps there are other sites where it would make sense to put in the geothermal infrastructure before any other construction occurs.6The problem with the one centered on Main St downtown is the fact that most of that area is already built up, with or without the housing features that are desired, and the newer housing is not exactly affordable. It is also not so near grocery options. The advantage of the one centered on Ashland Street is the broader availability of land without existing buildings and the existing presence of public transport that can get one to the shopping one needs.I don't know enough about other areas.Becky Snow [email protected] 5With the number of jobs tgat increases the need for housing and there is very little space for homes.5 Same as prior. 8Affordability continues to be a huge challenge. In order to serve Ashland residents, we need housing that is affordable for local worker/residents. This plan will not necessarily help. 3Congestion and traffic on Hersey. Speeding cars are prevalent on Hersey and more housing combined with speed issues seem to be a bad mix.4Congestion and traffic on Hersey.What is the thought about the areas off of Water St South of the tracks? 8 Need a mix of price points. 7 Claudia [email protected] 10Tremendous opportunity to keep Ashland revitalized For the next generation in a resilient and intelligent concept 7effective walking and bicycling paths are needed to connect between the different Ashland areas 10 10 8 8

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