Greenwich has been feeling the squeeze to add affordable housing. Currently the town has about 5% of units affordable, whereas 10% is required. Continue Reading →
Some Do’s and Don’ts of Creating an 8-30g Affordable Unit in Greenwich
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Wilton Targeted for 8-30g Developments
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Wilton Town officials have been saying for a while that commercial real estate developers were eyeing Wilton as a prime location for larger-scale multi-family living projects — and that some of those projects would fall under 8-30g affordable housing statutes. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, Real Estate, 8-30g, affordable housing, Better Environments LLC, Douglas Cutler, Good Morning Wilton, Heather Borden Herve
Pre-Application for 20-Unit 8-30g Development on Putnam Ave Flag Lot in Riverside
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A P&Z pre-application was submitted to redevelop 1143 East Putnam Avenue in Riverside. The property is 300 ft east of the intersection of Sheephill and East Putnam Ave. The undeveloped property is behind Peoples Bank and Greenwich Wine & Spirits. It is accessed from a short driveway. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, Real Estate, 8-30g, East Putnam Ave, pre-application
Marathon Hearing Draws 340+ to Testify; Republicans Mostly Oppose, Dem’s Mostly Favor SB 1024 “The DeSegregate CT Bill”
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These proposed bills not only ignore the economic reality of home pricing in high opportunity towns, but their adoption will suffocate efforts in affluent communities to create actual affordable units via private sector development.” – Danielle Dobin, Westport P&Z chair Continue Reading →
Filed under: Business, Government, Real Estate, 8-30g, accessory dwelling units, ADU, affordable housing, Danielle Dobin
P&Z Watch: 171 Ham Ave 8-30g Proposal Gets Its First Round of Feedback
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“What I’m trying to do is build a building that will bring us to the next stage of society. It seems most younger people want to live in more modern buildings.” – Joe Pecora Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, Real Estate, 171 Hamilton Avenue, 8-30g, Planning & Zoning Commission
March 2 P&Z Meeting to Feature 8-30g Affordable, and 6-110 Workforce Housing Proposals
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Two pre-applications are tentatively scheduled for the March 2 Planning & Zoning meeting, including an 8-30g at 171 Ham Ave and a 6-110 that would redevelop the Honda dealership on Mason Street. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, Real Estate, 171 Hamilton Avenue, 6-110, 8-30g, Chickahominy, Honda dealership, Mason Street
P&Z Watch: New 4-Story 8-30g Affordable Housing Pre Application Would Feature 6 Units, Plus Retail
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The applicant proposes 9,564 sq ft of floor area, which results in a proposed FAR of 1.41. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Business, Government, Real Estate, 171 Hamilton Ave, 8-30g, affordable housing, Bruce Cohen, Chickahominy
CT General Assembly Housing Committee to Take Up Bills Relating to Local Control, Planning & Zoning, and Housing at Feb 18 Hearing
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Several bills relating to local control, planning and zoning, and housing are up for hearing Thursday, February 18 beginning at 11:00am in the Housing Committee. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, Real Estate, 8-30g, affordable housing, Housing Committee, local control, Planning & Zoning, public hearing
P&Z Watch: Controversial 8-30g Affordable Housing Application in Cos Cob is Approved
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The push for affordable housing is not new, but the push for “Affordable housing” with a Capital A has recently been in the news after the proposal of multiple pieces of legislation. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, Real Estate, 4 Orchard Street, 8-30g, Joe Pecora, Margarita Alban
Forum on Affordable Housing Focuses on Local Control, Property Rights and Unintended Consequences of Future State Legislation
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The hosts and panelists said they feared the legislation would diminish the authority of local zoning boards and give the State of Connecticut significantly more control of local zoning. Continue Reading →