A revised concept plan for the Bridgeview project envisions about 300 units across the river from downtown while bifurcating the block to create a new public street, similar to what was done with two other downtown developments.
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Bridgeview, Arts District plans to be presented
Presentations for two proposed developments could formally come before the Redevelopment Agency next month.
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Bridgeview developers still interested
Potential developers of a proposed 174-unit rental apartment complex across the river from downtown are interested in proceeding but may need some help from the Redevelopment Agency.
Essex Street concept secures DEP waiver
More than two years after presenting a concept plan for 174 units across the river from downtown, a developer has secured a Flood Hazard Area (FHA) permit waiver through a settlement with the state Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) and the city.
Master plan re-examination initiated
The Planning Board accepted a draft master plan re-examination — the first comprehensive one in 20 years — identifying potential areas of the city for future redevelopment and presenting recommendations.
Bridgeview developer appeals DEP application
The city and a developer are appealing the rejection a hardship exception for a proposed development within a flood zone just across the river from downtown.
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Parking: A nightmare on Bridge Street
Residents and business owners along Bridge Street have appealed to City Council to restrict parking in order to deter a dangerous situation on a narrow street overrun by commuter parking.
Council endorses state DEP permit waiver
City Council endorsed an application for a Flood Hazard Area (FHA) permit waiver by developers of a proposed 174-unit apartment complex across the river from downtown.