Sutherland wrote:
This is not a 33% tax increase. Our tax rate has increased from 1.62 to 1.889 retroactive to the beginning of the year, which is a 16.67% increase. It's excessive for sure and I trust it will result in a change to the BOE come the next election.

CuriousCat wrote:
Hi,

The Journal Squared project at Journal Square from Pavonia Ave to Summit Avenue is about to begin.

I have mixed feelings: At one end, I enjoy some of the nice newer developments in the JC area. Because of them, I get to enjoy nearby restaurants, shops, parks, and just a nicer area than the current JSQ area, which is still clustered and dingy. At the other end, some nicer residential towers that are currently up and running demand rents that I, honestly, cannot afford.

This brings me to the residents about to be displaced. Where are middle income tenants like that suppose to go if they cannot afford to live in a nice building? They are being pushed out so others can enjoy the proximity to the trains leaving the current residents to find something (near transportation) with rent that is $2600+/a month or they would have to move out of JC.

Maybe it's just me but I feel there is no middle ground. It's either a place you can't afford in the luxury towers or a residence that is worse than where one currently is.

With that said, is there a place for middle income residents in JC that's decent?

robotdisko wrote:
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tern wrote:
I like the way the architecture echoes aspects of the 101 Hudson tower next to it, clever by the architect. Impresseive that they have tried to do something different and interesting, unlike the majority of these new towers that slap up the cheapest brick and glass thing possible.

Robin.

This. 100%

Towers around the world in Asia, London and Dubai are really artful and pushing architecture forward.

And don't get me started how that JC waterfront could have been planned so much better with a world class promenade. What a wasted opportunity facing the incredible NYC skyline.

RichMauro wrote:
I have to agree with heights in toto.
In probably one of the more congested areas of the country open space and breathable are such valuable premiums.
There's a monstrosity being built (supposedly) in the meadowlands that has all of the amenities you could wish for at any given time.
Why not pack a little something to eat, bring a kite or a soccer ball and enjoy the breeze down by the water?
Development of one kind will surely bring development of another. The merchant class is relentless in pursuit of monies, and they'll slip into every little loophole.

Keep it green.