A new redevelopment plan considered by City Council would allow for a parking garage and maximum building height of 12 stories – significantly higher than the 5 stories currently allowed.
Category Archives: Downtown
Hamilton Street properties to be studied again
The former St. Mark’s Church property on Hamilton Street and five adjacent lots will be studied again for redevelopment.
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City reaches settlement with E. Cherry St. owner
The city has reached a settlement over liens and fees related to fire code violations with a downtown property owner who plans to sell the property.
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City closes on Esterbrook Avenue properties
The city has closed on four Esterbrook Avenue properties where it plans to have a senior housing facility developed.
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Parking agreement for The Mint amended
City Council finalized changes to a parking financial agreement with developers of the Mint that provided some $300,000 in lieu of nearly 60 parking spaces.
Architects will assess City Hall complex
Architects are assessing the physical needs of City Hall, four years after a completing a report that included recommendations for the municipal complex, ranging from renovations to a new facility.
The Mint likely to be sold soon
City Council approved the transfer of The Mint’s financial agreement with the city, including the 30-year Payment In Lieu of Taxes (PILOT), paving the way for a likely sale of the 225-unit building soon.
Pocket park sites to be appraised
Parts of two downtown properties will be appraised as part of a requirement for state grant funding toward a long-sought pocket park downtown.
