Boston Globe
Canton: To fight nearby Westwood Station development
WESTWOOD --- Canton intends to appeal the Patrick administration's approval of the massive Westwood Station shopping, housing, and office complex, setting the stage for a courtroom battle. Patrick administration officials have said the governor supports the Westwood Station project because its location next to the Route 128 commuter rail stop would encourage use of public transportation. The development is a $1.5 billion project that includes 1.5 million square feet of office, 1.35 million square feet of retail, 1,000 residential units, two hotels and 40 acres of landscaped, green space. Since its inception, the planning and design for Westwood Station have centered on Smart Growth principles and "green" development. It was approved by the Westwood Planning Board on Nov. 20.