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communal spaces and the addition of parks and civic spaces. Mr. Preston added that Mashpee
<br /> Commons was learning a lot from the written surveys.
<br /> Planning Board members joined the tables for further discussion.
<br /> Each discussion group shared their visions for Mashpee Commons.
<br /> Table 1: Designated residential area with lower density featuring single family homes
<br /> with meandering roads, paths, green areas, water element, playground, increased density
<br /> = duplex, higher density at core, pedestrian bridges to connect, area for young people,
<br /> shared workspaces, hotel, concert hall, rural/conservation area, parks, many different
<br /> elements, community meals to develop relationships
<br /> Table 2: Greenway trails to connect to other trails, connections through the Commons,
<br /> improved bike access/trails, shops closer to road to slow traffic, overpass eslunderpasses,
<br /> increased parking, Jobs Fishing Road park, community housing with senior living and
<br /> single family homes mixed together, community center, affordable housing,
<br /> hotel/conference center
<br /> Table 3: Green, emerald necklace with bikeways and walkways to connect to Falmouth
<br /> and Mashpee conservation lands, STEAM and wampanoag museums, work spaces,
<br /> housing for workers, elders, disabled and family, percentage deed restricted for year
<br /> round residents, tax revenue to cover the cost of services provided by the Town, LEEDS
<br /> buildings
<br /> Table 4: Uniqueness of Mashpee with native heritage, green spaces connecting with
<br /> existing walking trails, history center to connect people, cultural venues,
<br /> intergenerational connections, buffer/mixed use throughout, neighborhood feel with
<br /> community appearance, sport facility such as skating rink, children's center, artist
<br /> shanties
<br /> Table 5: Civic center surrounded by mixed housing with kids activities such as pools,
<br /> rinks, things to do, green areas, affordable housing, pathways, smaller affordable mixed
<br /> use office space, Target, boutique hotel
<br /> Table 6: walking and bike trails to connect existing trails to Mashpee Commons,
<br /> community center or relocation of Mashpee Children's Museum, child care services,
<br /> hotel/conference center, outside communal seating/permanent structures, affordable
<br /> housing
<br /> Table 7: Protection of Quashnet River, creation of underpass for Route 151 would be
<br /> more realistic than a bypass, fix road in front of Christ the King, Greenways project,
<br /> creation of buffer for Deer Crossing
<br /> Mr. Preston encouraged attendees to participate in the visual preference survey before leaving
<br /> and visiting mashpeecommons.comlfuture to stay in touch.
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