Council Member Restler questions on neighbor concerns and community investment commitments
Restler asks about neighbor concerns and whether the applicant commits to working with neighbors on quality of life issues and community investments. Cozen confirms commitment to both. Restler expresses support for the project modeled after 325 Kent.
My office has heard from a healthy number of concerned neighbors who were worried about the impact of this development project on, I think, generally their quality of life and changing Williamsburg.
Does the applicant commit to working with neighbors and ensure
consistent communication and responsiveness to try to work through quality of life issues that are inevitable in a large development project like this one.
Absolutely.
And I think it's imperative that as our communities grow and add more housing, private applicants
invest in the growth of the neighborhood and ensure that the needs of the community are effectively met.
Is the applicant team committed to working with my office and the council to make that happen in advance of a vote?
Yes.
Wonderful.
That covers it for me.
I do just want to echo what you noted in your application.
I think that
This project is kind of smartly modeled after 325 Kent, and we want to make sure that that design is incorporated, and that's why we think the density is appropriate here
and appreciate the, I think, consistent and clear communication from the applicant team throughout this process.
Thank you.
Thank you.