What Would You Build in Waltham?

Waltham, MA - Earlier this week, Waltham Patch asked our Facebook readers what they would build or fix in town if they were given $1 million.

Readers from across the area responded with answers varying from new playgrounds, renovated high schools and improved hospitals.

Also early this week, U.S. News and World Report released its list of the Top 10 Children’s Hospitals Across the Country. The hospitals were ranked in terms of “clinical outcomes,” “efficient coordination of care,” and “care-related resources.”

The publication periodically releases lists regarding the best schools in the country as well as most livable cities. Many of the things that make a town or city ‘livable’ are resources and public spaces i.e. good schools, roads, parks, libraries, etc. Not surprisingly, these were many of the things readers said they would build or fix in their town if granted $1 million to do so.

Here’s what your neighbors said they would build in Waltham:

• "To pave the street of Silver Hill Lane since it is in HORRIBLE shape with millions of potholes. Every Waltham resident around the area have been upset and complaining for years to have it re-paved."
• "Green spaces and trees"
• "Tear down all the new condos, there's no room for cars anymore. I'd also take out the stupid rotary on Winter Street."
• "Animal shelter"
• "A Christmas Tree shop"
• "I'd start up an activity centre with (1) a legitimate live venue; (2) roller-rink/bowling; (3) a decent restaurant that caters to a variety of dietary needs."
• "I would feed the homeless."
• "A restaurant that caters to a variety of dietary/allergy needs"
• "Better public transportation such as minivans that circle the city, connect to trains and landmarks."
• "I'd want the live music venue to provide opportunities for locals to learn audio/visual skills and other artistic pursuits."

What would you build or renovate in Waltham if you had $1 million? Let us know on our Facebook page.

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