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PUBLIC TESTIMONY
Testimony by Orbit Clanton, Harlem Resident
1:53:37
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Orbit Clanton, a Harlem resident, expressed support for the One45 for Harlem project with a caveat regarding the height of the towers. He posed a question to the developers about potentially reducing the height of the towers and requested an explanation if they were unwilling to do so.
- Clanton's testimony highlights a common concern among community members about the height of the proposed towers.
- The question was noted but not answered during this public comment period, as explained by Council Member Yusef Salaam.
- This testimony reflects the ongoing debate about the scale and impact of the development on the existing neighborhood.
Orbit Clanton
1:53:37
Yes.
1:53:39
I have a question for the developers.
1:53:44
I live in Harlem.
1:53:45
I support the project with one caveat.
1:53:49
Over and over again, at all the public meetings, it has been mentioned that one of the objectives that people have, objection, is that the two towers are too tall.
1:54:04
Would the developers consider reducing the height of the towers?
1:54:11
And if not, would they please share why they won't?
1:54:16
Thank you.
UNKNOWN
1:54:18
This question is Tony noted.
Yusef Salaam
1:54:20
This is a a a opportunity to take comments from the public, but the developer has already done their presentation, and they will not respond at this particular time.
1:54:29
But we can take comments from the public.
1:54:31
So your question will be noted.
Orbit Clanton
1:54:34
Thank you.