The applicant, Streetworks, is the development arm of Hudson’s Bay Company, which owns the three Saks 5th Ave stores on the Avenue. Continue Reading →
P&Z Watch: New Uses for Former Ralph Lauren Building Receive Favorable Response
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Margarita Alban
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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
United Way Forum Highlights the Affordable Housing Squeeze in Greenwich
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DeSegregate CT’s platform was the basis for SB 804, an Act Concerning Inclusion in Certain Communities, a bill proposed on Friday by Senator Saud Anwar, (D-3) for East Hartford, South Windsor, East Windsor and Ellington. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, Real Estate, DeSegregate CT, Greenwich United Way, Katie DeLuca, Margarita Alban, Partnership for Strong Communities, Sean Ghio
A Window into the Crafting of DeSegregate CT State Zoning Legislation
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On Jan 21 Sara Bronin of Hartford was the featured speaker on a Zoom talk titled “Making Urbanism Antiracist,” organized by YIMBY Action. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, Real Estate, #blacklivesmatter, accessory dwelling units, accessory units, ADU, affordable housing, DeSegregate CT
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 →
Filed under: Business, Government, 8-30g, affordable housing, DeSegregate CT, exclusionary zoning, Francis Pickering, Fred Camillo
Camillo, Residents Testify against Cos Cob 8-30g; Civil Rights Attorney Reminds P&Z of “Duties to create affordable housing opportunities”
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Among those testifying was First Selectman Fred Camillo, neighbors, and an attorney from Open Communities Alliance, Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, Real Estate, 4 Orchard Street, Bruce Cohen, Joe Pecora, Margarita Alban, Planning & Zoning Commission
P&Z to Discuss 8-30g Pre-Application for 21-Unit Development, Plus Daycare for 25 Children in Pemberwick
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Of the 21 units, a third of them, (7 units), would be deed-restricted as affordable. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, Real Estate, 28 Hollow Wood Lane, 8-30g, Katie DeLuca, Margarita Alban, Planning & Zoning
P&Z Watch: Extension to 2023 Granted for Multi-Family Development Approved in 2013
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The R-6 zone regulation have changed since this 2013 site plan approval, so the project would be legally non-conforming once completed. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Business, Government, Real Estate, Davis Ave, John Heagney, Le Grande Ave, Margarita Alban, Planning & Zoning Commission
P&Z Watch: Neighbors Oppose Basement Bedroom on Prospect Drive
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The applicant has been excavating the floor of the basement to create more headroom and received two stop work orders. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, Real Estate, Cassie Palmer, Catherine Palmer, Katie DeLuca, Margarita Alban, Nick Macri, Planning & Zoning Commission
P&Z Watch: Proposed Greenwich Hospital Smilow Cancer Center Returns, Slimmed Down 25%
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The proposal for the new Smilow Cancer center has been reduced 30% since its original 90,000 sq ft proposal. Continue Reading →