From: Michael Lake [M.Lake@LeadingCities.Org]
Sent: Wednesday, October 23, 2013 5:04 PM
To: Fitzgerald, John BRA
Subject: The Boston Garden

October 23, 2013

John Fitzgerald

Boston Redevelopment Authority

One City Hall Square

Boston, MA 02201-1007

RE: Support for the Boston Garden Development Project

Dear Mr. Fitzgerald,

I am writing to express my full support of the Boston Garden Development Project proposed by Boston Properties and Delaware North Companies at 80 Causeway Street, Boston. As the leader of an international organization focused on the identification and exchange of urban best practices, I am encouraged to know that a project of this design is being pursued in our city.

The proposed project will provide the following benefits:

- Bring many needed services, retail, and activities to our community and neighborhood.

- Promote SMART Sustainable Growth above New England’s second largest transit hub.

- Improve pedestrian safety and access to the MBTA North Station and the TD Garden.

- Fill the void along Causeway Street and provide the missing link needed to complete this neighborhood.

- Beautify and enhance the public realm.

I believe this project will be a positive addition to the city of Boston. Please record my name in favor of this project.

Sincerely,

Michael Lake

Print Name:___Michael Lake____________

Address Line 1: __103 Gainsborough Street

Address Like 2: __Apt. 101_____________