The council asked for a master plan of the University's proposed expansion in Cambridge. But the University said it was not necessary since only a few more projects remain.
Associate Vice President of Planning and Real Estate Kathy A. Spiegelman said the University's development in Cambridge would center on the proposed Knafel Center for Government and International Study near Mid-Cambridge, the art museum along the Charles River and a few smaller projects.
The proximity of the sites to residential neighborhoods has prompted a series of protests from local residents.
A meeting with Riverside residents about the proposed museum this summer did not stop residents from supporting the Loose Petition, which aims to put a moratorium on all development on the southern edge of the campus for 18 months.
The council will most likely approve the petition in the next month.
While the meeting started the two groups talking, there was still some visible acrimony.
Councilor Marjorie C. Decker blamed the University for not being clear in its proposals to residents.
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