The proposal to erect a hotel at 40th and Pine is now officially dead. Congratulations to all of our neighbors who put so much effort into fighting this misguided project - it is no small achievement to defeat a large institution and deep-pocketed investors. If Spruce Hill manages to keep its historic character and its livability for current and future generations, it will be thanks to committed people like them. So much time and money could have been spared if the developers had only used common sense and initially chosen a more suitable location, like the current site on Walnut. Perhaps they and others will learn from this experience.
Does anyone have any information about the new plans for 40th and Pine, other than the request to change the zoning from two to three residences? And what's happening to the 4224-26 Baltimore Avenue site? How long will we have to look at an empty lot surrounded by chain link fence? Mary =
