Overview: The Amherst Design Review Board’s recent meeting focused on proposals for new signage for the Exchange Thrift Shop and a storage shed for the Amherst Youth Soccer Association, offering detailed feedback to enhance both projects’ functionality and aesthetics. The board emphasized the importance of design elements that align with community standards and practicality.
Overview: In a development for public amenities in Amherst, the Design Review Board approved the installation of a new public restroom facility in Kendrick Park. This modern facility, known as the “Portland Loo,” is a prefabricated unit that has been successfully installed in approximately 300 locations across the country. The approval came with the condition that the necessary waivers and approvals are obtained, including a waiver for the 15-foot setback requirement from the roadway right-of-way.
