The proposal is being submitted under Connecticut’s affordable housing statute 8-30g and as such it “ticks all the boxes” in terms of an ideal location for affordable housing in that it is near public transportation, shopping and employment. Continue Reading →
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LETTER: Towering Monstrosities Are an Affront to Historic Downtown Greenwich
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“My hope is for the Town of Greenwich and other municipalities to do everything in their power to have the State of Connecticut amend the 8-30g so that it will not allow developers to deface historic towns in Connecticut.” – Marianne Hillmer Continue Reading →
Filed under: Letter to the Editor, 240 Greenwich Avenue, Benedict Court, Benedict Place, J Lofts West, Marianne Hillmer
Six-Story, 110 Unit Affordable Housing Development Would Be a Stone’s Throw from Greenwich Ave
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A new P&Z pre-application would develop properties behind St Mary Church. It is submitted under state affordable housing statute 8-30g. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, Real Estate, 8-30g, affordable housing, Benedict Court, Benedict Place, Greenwich Avenue, Joe Tranfo
Proposed Downtown Tranfo Development Gets a Grilling from P&Z
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Commissioners asked whether the proposed multi story development on Benedict Court behind St. Mary’s Church would revive Greenwich Avenue and make the area more vibrant, or rather attract other developers and give Greenwich an unwanted urban quality. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, Real Estate, Benedict Court, Benedict Place, Planning & Zoning Commission
P&Z: Proposed Text Amendment to CGIO Zone Could Signal Major Downtown Redevelopment
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A proposed text amendment to the CGIO zone might make possible a 70 unit residential development with significant public parking underground, a public park at the corner of Lewis and Benedict Place, indoor community space for meetings and a pedestrian connector to Greenwich Ave. Continue Reading →