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Environmental
Issues Responses - Vincent Lawrence
Over time, I may
add additional materials, and notes.
1.) Yes, on a
careful incremental implementation basis.
2.) Yes, on a
careful incremental implementation basis.
3.) Yes, as long
as these are not the only requirements established, and that
these standards permit other areas accessible to, and welcoming of
non-residents, with suitable additional, flexible, and adjustable options.
4.) Yes, again,
as long as there is reasonable flexibility, and adjustability of standards,
5.) Yes,
possibly taking into account the five-hundred year flood plain as well.
6.) Yes, but I
prefer that there be a Secretary of the Environment, in a City Cabinet, as
described in THE NEW MODEL CHARTER.
7.) Yes, with
preference for distinctly permeable surfaces.
8.) Yes, as
long as limited athletic facilities primarily for rest rooms,
and showers, are permitted under limited Waiver Provisions.
9.) Yes, on a provisional basis,
preferring a somewhat different approach.
10.) Yes, as long as there is
some sufficient flexibility in the standards.
11.) Yes, the current noise
ordinance must be enforced. Yes, not only noise level restrictions on lawn, and
landscaping equipment, but also incentives for their non use; rakes, and
brooms, are healthier in several ways, do not use precious petroleum resources,
and provide a moderate form of restorative exercise.
12.) Yes, as long as there is a
strong positive educational outreach to drivers, and not simply a punitive
enforcement approach.
13.) Yes, and a coordination of
all shuttles in
14.) Yes, as long as there is
reasonable flexibility in adapting these standards.
15.) Yes on discounts/rebates
for T-passes, as a Mass. Income Tax Credit.
Yes, on mandatory T-pass purchase, linked to direct credit on Vehicle Excise
Tax.
16.) Yes, provided shuttle
service is open to all, on a non-discriminatory basis; and is part of a
Coordinated Cambridge Shuttle Service plan to expand service, and reduce
duplications.
17.) No, I prefer that these parking
spaces be opened up, with the aid of a Commercial Parking Insurability Pool, to
local residents outside of normal business hours; in an On Street Parking
Reduction Program one-space off-street traded for, one-space on-street; with an
innovative Resident Off Street Parking Assignment System Data Base (ROSEPAD).
18.) Yes, as long as the
standards have reasonable flexibility, and adjustability, and are implemented
incrementally.
19.) Yes, as long as there is
flexibility in such standards, that would include insurance and other
standards, as part of such calculations, and that there be the right of
appeal to court of such matters.
20.) No question is provided.
21.) No question is provided.
BRIEF POST WORDS
: There are broad standards of health, and safety that we need to
improve in our society. We must take care that our standards have a positive
educational component to them, and not be merely punitive in their
enforcement.
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9.
Do you support
the current proposed tree ordinance to protect trees?
10. Would you support protection of legacy trees of more
than 30 inches diameter at breast height on private and public property? Would
you support protection of trees on lot lines, where most of our city’s trees
live?
11. Do you support incentives
to enforce the current noise ordinance? Noise level restrictions on lawn &
landscaping equipment like leaf blowers?