Why are we considering an project at 28 Bright Street that increases units, when we are fighting the micro unit project. This seems insane to me. Why aren't we holding the line on the present plan-22 units. The last project this developer did on Duncan Ave, has had a slew of problems that have gone unresolved by the developer. Once again, we are setting ourselves up to have a project jammed on our neighborhood.

This is a cash grab by the city, pure and simple!

Does anyone know if the city's landmarks conservancy has approved the tower plan for both sites.

I heard that powerhouse will now have two towers as part of the project. The first tower will be on the triangle. The PA substation will be at the base of the building and the second tower will be where the transformers are now on the west side of the building. So much for historic restoration. Why bother. More towers in the land of towers.

thanks for the information. What concerns me is we are going to find ourselves in the same position with 28 bright Street, that we are in with the micro unit project. My understanding is the developer designated by the JCRA doesn't have a signed contract at this point. They are requesting an amendment to the redevelopment plan. The present plan calls for 22, 1200 square foot units with parking. The JCRA affordable housing developer wants over 30 units. Why enter into a contract that will require a increase in the number of units. The city council members know what we are facing with the micro unit project. They know our concerns. Why allow the JCRA to enter into another contract that will bind us to developer and his plan or the JCRA plan. This seems backwards and on the part of the council members hypocritical. Isn't this the thinking that got us into the mess with the micro unit project in the first place.

Why didn't the councilwoman mention that she is now supporting the change in the redevelopment plan for 28 bright street increasing the units. Why the change? Why the increase? why no community involvement in the that decision!

That is amazing. They ignored our letters and concerns. They just ignored us completely! Its not like the city didn't know we had concerns. This is the same old politics all over again!

I didn't see this in the press. I called the council offices and they told me the JCRA approved the project and developer in December. That was the only information I was able to get from the LoVarros office.

Is that what is happening here! that is crazy. Why jam these projects in our neighborhood. Why no community involvement first.

I know we had issues with this project last year and the VVPA issued a letter to the mayor opposed to the changes in the redevelopment plan because of density. The lot is in the historic district. Why not involve us in the process, since we are having so many issues with the micro unit project. Did they think we wouldn't find out.

Did anyone hear that the parking lot that was used by the Board of Ed was approved by the city for 30 affordable housing units last month. I heard that the Candice approved of this deal. How come this didn't come to the VVPA! After all the problems we are having with the micro unit project, why was this approved in December without any one being notified. Does anyone know anything about this.