I just ran into a neighbor who is spearheading an effort to block the construction of a 5 story senior housing development just a block away from my home.
The building would be in the middle of a residential neighborhood on a block kitty-corner to Hamline Park (at the corner of Thomas and Simpson).
Does anyone know anything more about this development?
Do all new apartment building automatically run into neighborhood opposition?
While I understand the concerns about a 5 story building (it is a little tall), I'm concerned about what appears to be a default position of city residents to oppose anything new in their neighborhood.
I'm guessing, that this development might be connected to the Mayors "Housing 5000" plan. Does anyone know, what steps the city is taking to encourage or possibly subsidize projects like this one. Is this project being promoted by the city? If so, then how?
Who else has experienced a situation like this in their neighborhood in the last 1-2 years?
Best wishes,
Tim Erickson Hamline Midway Thomas Ave. [EMAIL PROTECTED]
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