Lot B — 100 units or 200 units?

The question seems to be: 100 units or 200 units? City Administrator and Redevelopment Director Peter Pelissier told commissioners at the Oct. 3 Redevelopment Agency meeting that he expects meet early next month with a representative of the owner of Lot B  area parcels to discuss the size of any resurgent project — basically whether the plan will be for 100 units or 200 units.

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Artist housing site to be appraised

The Redevelopment Agency awarded an appraisal contract for the site of a proposed affordable housing complex for artists.

 

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One story to go for senior housing

The senior housing development under construction along Esterbrook Avenue has reached new heights in recent weeks, going to up to its third story.

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More units proposed for Carriage City’s top floor

Space on the penthouse level of Carriage City Plaza — once held out for custom-designed luxury condos during the housing boom — could feature another 20 units and other amenities for the massive downtown complex.

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Rail House to add Club Car next door

The Rail House 1449 is in the process of adding “The Club Car,” a side bar in the neighboring building on Irving Street. Renovations to the former shoe store have been ongoing for several months.

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Art gallery, event space OK’d for Irving Street

Four years after the idea of a hair salon was rejected for the site, an Irving Street storefront gained approval Tuesday night to become art gallery and events space.

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Capodagli named redeveloper of Wheatena site

The Redevelopment Agency conditionally designated Capodagli Property Company as redeveloper of the former Wheatena and Quinn & Boden sites on Elizabeth Avenue.

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Agency agrees to amend plan for liquor store

The Redevelopment Agency last week agreed to amend a redevelopment plan that would allow a developer to essentially swap Main Street storefronts and ultimately bring an upscale liquor store/wine shop downtown.

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