A Problematic Process But regardless of the outcome, some residents said they simply wish the University had consulted them earlier in the planning process.
"I think the quality of the process is the problem," said city councilor Kenneth E. Reeves '72. "I would like there to be a coherent respect of the community process before the plans are made."
But others said the University has approached the residents in the only way they could.
"If they would have come sooner and said 'Hey, we have some vague idea about building something here,' they would have been attacked for not having a plan," said one Banks Street resident.
McCready emphasized that public meetings were the best way to create continual dialogue about Harvard's plans.
"We understand that trust is not going to be built overnight," he said.
The University last held a meeting with residents on May 10, but poor publicity of the event created the need for another discussion.
Cambridge resident Phyllis Baumamn said the University should support the Loose Petition--a moratorium on development in the Riverside area for 18 months. Residents have collected signatures supporting the petition.
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