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@Cheryl,

It's my recollection that this site was part of a deal the District worked out with the developer. The firehouse and library were District property and affordable housing was a inegral part of the deal, but the developer whined appropriately in front of the Zoning Commission and was let off the affordability hook. Somehow I see Jack Evans' fingerprints all over this deal.

The successful bidder on the project was well aware of the requirement to include the affordable housing. The role of the Deputy Mayor for Planning and Economic Development also needs to be highlighted because he did not cry foul when the units were not included.

I support your encouragement of the Council Chair to take action to ensure the affordable units are delivered, but also feel the DMPED needs to be reminded of the contract that was signed by the city and the developer. And, shame on the Zoning Commission for not requiring the deal be honored as a condition of approval. It may be too late for any action to occur on this site.

by karl on Jun 2, 2012 9:42 am • link • report

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