By Emmanuel Vincent

Trial and error is a constant theme when attempting to make improvements. This holds true for the Davis Square Streetscape Project, which is an ongoing process.

In the most recent meeting, which was held on Tuesday, August 14, the focus was on reviewing revisions made to the design alternatives based on feedback received from the public from the previous meeting.

In addition, there was a discussion regarding options for updating materials such as bricks, concrete, and pavers, and also street furniture like benches, lighting, tables, and garbage/recycling cans.

The public expressed their concern with the traffic schemes that the city had been asked to investigate. Most of the comments centered on the intersections and how traffic queues might be affected by these improvements.

There was a level of gratitude for the number of people who came to attend the meeting. “We were really pleased at how many people were able to attend, and about the lively discussion. There was clear desire to have additional discussion and more time to digest, so we scheduled another meeting,” said Sarah Spicer, Senior Transportation Planner. In addition, she believes that there was significant progress made in this project. “We collected more feedback on this iteration of the design options, and so we’ll be able to incorporate these into the next round of topics.”

The next meeting is scheduled for September 11 inside the Atrium Room in the Tufts Administration Building on 167 Holland Street.