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P&Z Watch: Greenwich Communities Proposal for Cos Cob Parking Lot – “Inward Facing and Closed Off”

“What we try to do when we build these new housing communities is not build them in environmental injustice zones – not between loud train stations and loud highways with a large amount of air pollution.” – Kate LoBalbo, Cos Cob Continue Reading →

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P&Z Shares Concerns about Construction Phasing for Six-Story Benedict Court 8-30g

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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P&Z Watch: Commission Unanimously Approves CMS Municipal Improvement; Moves Site Plan to Final

“We’ve evaluated  the ed specs, costs, safety, ADA, neighbors, pedestrians, bicycles, traffic, buses, cars, parking, trees, wildlife, conservation, energy, parks, sports, drainage, zoning, building code and more. We’ve been super thoughtful. This school will have a connection to the outdoors. There’s so many good things about it. It’s crystal clear that this campus project complies with the POCD.” – Clare Kilgallen Continue Reading →

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P&Z Watch: Few Fans for 40-Unit “Assisted Housing” Development Behind Bank of America

“I think it’s clear and you would agree that the loan the trust is committed to giving this project is financial assistance?” Bob Barolak asked. “With respect I think it’s hogwash,” Mr. Cohen said, characterizing the $100,000 as not significant assistance on a project of the size proposed. Continue Reading →

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RTM Votes Not to Direct Fire Dept Fees to Affordable Housing Trust Despite Stern Warnings of Possible State Mandates

Advocates for a portion of Fire Dept review fees going to the town’s Affordable Housing Trust Fund noted that Greenwich is not in compliance with the state requirement towns have 10% of their housing be affordable. They said the town was on borrowed time before mandates are handed down from Hartford. Continue Reading →

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