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"After being vacant since April of 2013 there may be hope on the horizon for our beloved Superman! The ownership team of the building is discussing the potential for a redevelopment plan that would involve repurposing the building for housing.
PPS supports a plan that is committed to creating housing at below market rate. A building the size of Superman has the potential to create a significant positive impact on Rhode Island's current crisis of affordable housing."
The federal money could be available to make it happen.
Last edited by independent man; 12-20-2021 at 07:50 AM..
The capital city's tallest skyscraper being "repurposed" as a vertical section 8 project. With my money. I look forward to the "Blue Genius" cutting the ribbon.
The capital city's tallest skyscraper being "repurposed" as a vertical section 8 project. With my money. I look forward to the "Blue Genius" cutting the ribbon.
Affordable Housing for low/moderate income working people & Section 8 Housing can be two entirely different animals.
The recent High Rock proposal still involves state subsidies of 45 million and only 10% affordable housing. Are you referring to a different proposal IM?
While I don't have details, this appears to be different. A mostly affordable housing proposal. Like all states, RI has considerable federal affordable housing dollars to spend. The need is for housing for low & moderate income working families. One obstacle would seem to be lack of parking. Many working families rely on cars, rather than public transport, to get back & forth to jobs.
While I don't have details, this appears to be different. A mostly affordable housing proposal. Like all states, RI has considerable federal affordable housing dollars to spend. The need is for housing for low & moderate income working families. One obstacle would seem to be lack of parking. Many working families rely on cars, rather than public transport, to get back & forth to jobs.
If it's not a good idea with your money, what makes it a good idea with mine?
The solution might be better public transporation rather than more parking.
Of course, I would agree. However, I don't think the public transportation "solution" would bring relief soon enough to make this project location work better for working families. Many jobs aren't on public transportation lines. And, won't be anytime soon.
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