Perhaps it’d be prudent to stave off any development until we’ve had sometime to think about a citywide plan.

But, Sam’s basic premise, that this should not just happen without any oversight, makes good sense:

If tax credits are part of the equation, then no project should ever just be approved. There should be some sort of review process, which is based on a solid Land Use Transit plan.

And speaking of Land Use Transit planning, Richmond desperately needs Small Area Plans to be produced for all of these areas that are emerging with great potential.

Most of Scott’s Addition is zoned as M-1 Industrial. If we want to convert the entire area to residential/commercial, let’s have a plan and map things out before we start re-zoning things ad-hoc.

My point is, condos can be a great way to revitalize an area, but we we need to be engaged and involved with the solution. Especially when it involves our tax dollars.

As for renting out my projects, I wish I had a project to rent. Sorry cosmic, but some of have a genuine concern for the area and not a profit motive.

I’m not a big fan of more condos either, but it would be cool to see some interesting retail spring up around the movie theatre (which I am incredibly stoked on).

It’s a great great great idea. The International industrial architecture in Scotts Addition should be preserved, and upscale condos and apartments are the best way to do that.

IT’s a great walkable community. and would add to the great synergy with the Boulevard, the Diamond, the movie theater. More reviatlization will snowball, everything encourages each other and helps create a better place.

Is Sam just trying to get the project denied so his projects will rent out first?

http://www.scottsaddition.com/Download_Files/2006_06_Newsletter.pdf

Two years is a long time, does anyone know if there are still business/civic associations in Scott’s Addition?

Like the ones at 3020 Patterson Ave. They’ve been on the market for over a year, and a total of 1 has been sold in the past 6 months. The units are under 500 square feet. The 2 year builder warrantee almost guarantees they’ll fall apart in year 3.

I’d be interested in hearing the neighborhood association’s take as well.

These units will be a short walk to the new movie theater & whatever happens at the Diamond & a nice flat bike ride or walk to Carytown (and groceries). With the inevitable development of the Interbake building, this would really liven up Boulevard.

This presumably would’ve gone before the neighborhood association before it got this far. Any word on their take on it?