“We thank the Board of Selectmen for their support overall and look forward to continuing to work with them and our Planning and Zoning Commission members and their staff in identifying and pursuing suitable locations for us to continue to add affordable family housing units to meet the needs of our citizens.” – Sam Romeo, Chairman and Anthony L. Johnson, CEO Greenwich Communities Continue Reading →
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Feedback on 48-Unit “Ferris Landing” in Cos Cob Focus on Flooding, Loss of Green Space
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“That property floods with the super tide every single time. We have seen it flood three times this year, all the way up through Butler Street and the entire Loughlin Park.” – Jenny Jones Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, Real Estate, Anthony Johnson, Greenwich Communities, Jenny Jones, Margarita Alban, Nick Macri, Strickland Road
RTM Votes on Vinci Gardens Despite Pending Lawsuit
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At RTM on Monday, housing authority director Anthony Johnson testified that a lawsuit against the town was settled. On Friday incoming P&Z director Patrick LaRow said that was inaccurate, though they have had “very positive discussions.” Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, Real Estate, Al Shehadi, Allison Walsh, Anthony Johnson, Liz Eckert, Lucy von Brachel, Mareta Hamre
Greenwich Communities Unhappy with Conditions of P&Z Approval for Vinci Gardens
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P&Z voted to approve the 52-unit senior independent living building but on the condition they lose the mansard roof and use brick veneer instead of vinyl siding. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, Real Estate, Anthony Johnson, brick veneer, Byram School, Dennis Yeskey, Greenwich Communities, Kristoff Memorial Tree
Lengthy Sept 8 P&Z Agenda: Smilow Cancer Center, Greenwich Ave Intersections, Chabad Preschool, Renamba
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Get a bowl of popcorn ready. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, Real Estate, Al Shehadi, Anne Kristoff, Anthony Johnson, BNA, bumpouts, Byram Neighborhood Association
Well Attended Ribbon Cutting Celebrates Massive Facelift at Armstrong Court
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The green ribbon was small, and so were the scissors, but the crowd that gathered at Armstrong Court to celebrate Phase II of renovations to the 1950’s era housing development was substantial. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, Real Estate, affordable housing, Anthony Johnson, Armstrong Court, Bob Simms, CHFA, Dept of Housing
Proposed “Vinci Gardens” Criticized for Height, Mass, Tree Loss, Lack of Respect for Historic Byram School
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There remain major concerns with the site plan for the proposed 52-unit elderly housing development proposed by Greenwich Communities. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, Real Estate, 8-30g, 8-3og, affordable housing, Al Shehadi, Anne Kristoff, Anthony Johnson
P&Z WATCH: Tough Questions Posed for Greenwich Housing Authority’s 52-Unit “Vinci Gardens”
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The 52unites would go toward the 1200 units needed to comply with CT Affordable Housing Statute 8-30g.
Feedback on the proposed 52 unit affordable senior independent living facility touched on infrastructure, materials for the building, parking, modular construction, Anne Kristoff memorial tree and loss of tree canopy. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, Real Estate, 8-30g, affordable housing, Anne Kristoff, Anthony Johnson, Greenwich Communities, Greenwich Housing Authority
Greenwich Communities Distribute Fire Extinguishers, Demonstrate Proper Use at Adams Garden
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When it comes to proper use of a fire extinguisher, think “PASS.”
P stands for pull the pin, A stands for aim the hose, the first S stands for squeeze the lever, and the second one is for Sweep, Continue Reading →
Filed under: Police & Fire, Anthony Johnson, Bob Roth, fire extinguisher, Greenwich Communities, Greenwihc Fire Dept, Sam Romeo
P&Z Watch: Pre-Application Submitted for “Vinci Gardens,” 52 Elderly Apartments in 4 Story, 50,000 sq ft Building in Byram
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Greenwich’s housing authority’s pre application to P&Z proposes 52 units, all one bedroom, of senior independent living apartments called “Vinci Gardens.” Continue Reading →