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Building height trade-offs and development scenarios

2:44:41

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3 min

Council Member Farías asks about the trade-offs between building height and different development scenarios. The representative explains the benefits of allowing greater height to create a more ideal development program.

  • Higher buildings allow for more affordable housing units (about 80 more)
  • Taller, narrower buildings create better connectivity and avoid a 'wall' effect along Tremont Avenue
  • The goal is to create a safer, more engaging environment along Tremont Avenue