David said
"Sadly, it's a chicken-and-egg thing...density boosts transit, but without
transit people can believe in, they can legitimately, IMHO, oppose that
density that may, someday, cause transit to flourish.
I think we need to control car use somehow with carrots, not sticks,
hopefully BEFORE we can ask neighbors to accept denser projects in areas
that, despite the presence of Uptown businesses, are still quite
residential. "
Nick Responds:
My understanding is that the city would approve a 10 story project with the
same density and that the density of the proposal is well within the zoning
code. Consequently your concern about the timing of density is a mute point
and would not be addressed in either case. The height is apparently the
issue and I agree 10 or 13.. what's the difference? That is why I am
completely baffled by the decision. If we are getting the same intensity
of use in either case why run the risk of undermining a development to
preserve a surface parking lot? I can't understand how tall buildings are
inherently so bad for neighborhoods in some peoples minds.
Nick Frank
Elliot Park
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