Overview: The Brookline Select Board meeting on February 4, 2025, centered on the Washington Street Corridor Complete Streets project, sparking extensive discussion about balancing infrastructure improvements with the needs of local businesses. The project, aimed at revamping Washington Street from Beacon Street to Station Street, seeks to enhance safety and accessibility for pedestrians, cyclists, transit riders, and motorists. Key elements include separated bike lanes, improved sidewalks, and optimized public transport stops. However, proposed reductions in parking spaces have raised concerns among local business owners, who fear the impact on customer access and economic viability.