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.
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.
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.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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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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PILOT proposed for Meridia Lafayette Village
The City Council will consider another 15-year Payment In Lieu of Taxes (PILOT), this time for the 115-unit Meridia Lafayette Village. The PILOT would call for an annual payment to the city of about $156,000, or about $1,356 per unit, based on 10 percent the project’s annual gross revenues, according to the ordinance (O-24-12).
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