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Bummer -- so is this basically dead until the next round of TMUD or a stabilization or prices?

I'm concerned about this getting through Landmarks again, but fingers crossed. More generally, I think it is crazy that Landmarks can block a building for being too tall even though it is within the zoning for that area. Through legislation and with awareness of the historical context of the area, the city has already decided that buildings up to that heights are appropriate for that location. That shouldn't be something an administrative body can just override.

Exactly -- it depends if we are speaking about lower income housing generally or specifically about LIHTC. LIHTC has specific income cutoffs depending on the credit but is usually 50-60% AMI. Workforce housing is a more general term typically referring to housing at rents that individuals earning around AMI can afford (often 80-120% AMI).

Bummer. That's such a prime location in Tremont. That would be a cool location for a tiny footprint building like are starting to go up in other cities more frequently. In Philly: https://www.architectmagazine.com/project-gallery/xs-house_1_o and https://www.urdesignmag.com/architecture/2019/02/21/tiny-tower-isa-interface-studio-architects/

Is the Fairfield Food market location in Tremont just going to be a parking lot?

Oh, I was thinking the one further south on Fulton (2222) also was rejected. The one you are talking about at Woodbine still annoys me.

Ridiculous. Same people complaining about a lack of affordable housing oppose any new multi family housing in Ohio City as though those things aren’t connected.

Didn’t that get schematic approval? Did CPC reject it when they requested final approval?

I think Centennial has a good shot at it given the focus on workforce housing and its proximity to transit. Bridgeworks could also score well also with its mixed income housing.

You should send a letter or email of support then. I don't know how much a difference those always make, but it can't hurt, and I do think letters of support made a difference on Waverly & Oak.

I wasn't able to grab a picture, but there was some boring equipment out on the large vacant lot between Smith Ct. and Abbey Ave.

That is already available, although it would need to meet the relevant green standards for an abatement. The issue for many lower income residents is that they can't afford to improve their home up to those standards, so some sort of grants program combined with a tax reduction/freeze/etc. like you suggest is a good idea.

The plans say "LIHTC," which means that the rents are capped at the federal program requirements to be eligible for low-income housing tax credits. Here's some info: https://www.taxpolicycenter.org/briefing-book/what-low-income-housing-tax-credit-and-how-does-it-work#:~:text=The Low-Income Housing Tax Credit provides a tax incentive,- and moderate-income tenants.

Do you know if the conference committee version still includes this language about taxing affordable housing?

They periodically do tours of the water plant and I recommend going next time they are offered. Very interesting tour and very cool building inside too.