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From: Linda Johansen 2
Sent: Monday, February 28, 2022 9:58 AM
To: Board of Aldermen
Subject: Barriers Downtown
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To the Board of Alderman,
I am fairly new to living in Nashua and frequenting Main Street. I will often look for restaurants that offer
outdoor seating/dining and don't find it common in Nashua. Therefore, I was delighted to find some outdoor
seating available downtown during the pandemic. Although I have enjoyed the flexibility to dine outdoors, |
have concerns of the negative impact to the community to continue the practice of concrete barriers another 3
years.
The concrete barriers downtown
* increase response times for emergency vehicles-- this should take priority over all else
* puta strain on traffic flows reducing the quality of life for those who commute on this road daily
¢ negatively affect available parking
e make access to local businesses more difficult
* are not aesthetically appealing.
I feel the decision to move forward another 3 years is premature. Nashua BOA should pause and further their
research for alternatives and long term solutions. For instance, assessing zoning laws and variances to allow
building upwards and incorporating roof-top patios for outdoor dining.
However, should a vote on the barriers pass, please consider alternative options. For instance, planters that
would beautify the area. They are designed in fiberglass, metal, and wood. Even the concrete ones are more
appealing than the barriers and can be beautified with flowers or dwarf conifers. Google searches on "planters
barriers restaurant pic" can provide several examples.
Thank you.
Regards,
Linda Johansen
58 Deerwood Dr, Nashua, NH 03063
