Approved University Station Proposal Includes Housing, Target and Wegman's

Do you catch the train from University Station? Soon you will be able to catch some shopping there too.

On Monday, Westwood residents approved a University Station building proposal that calls for a housing development for hundreds of potential residents as well as a shopping area featuring a supermarket and a Target store. 

There are 220 residential units proposed for the event, 25 percent of which fall into the state's "affordable housing" definition, providing enough affordable housing in Westwood to satisfy the state requirement. 

Supporters of the project cited millions in additional tax revenue while opponents criticized the potential impact on schools and traffic conditions. 

"This is a well-planned, well-controlled and well-vetted development. I care about the quality of our schools and I hope to preserve that quality," said Mary Beth Perkins at the meeting. 

"I can say schools will be better off in the long run because of this project," said John J Antonucci, Superintendent of Westwood Public Schools. 

More coverage of the University Station project can be found here.