I'm not against creating more housing in Northfield... we obviously need more affordable options. However, when I actually looked at this proposal, I was completely dumbstruck by the scope of this plan. It is entirely too large for this area. We have an opportunity to create something in that area that is sustainable and within the scale of the neighborhood. The city gets this opportunity once, don't blow it.
Please reconsider building the largest apartment complex in town directly across from the elementary school. My kids bike/walk to Early Ventures everyday and we already struggle with cars who don’t stop when we’re in the crosswalk. We’ve almost been hit a number of times from people who don’t slow down. The traffic congestion during “rush hour” is incredible, even during a Covid school year. I fear the increased traffic will have a detrimental impact on those of us who bike/walk to school and in the neighborhood.
The study done by HKGI for the city states we are in need of more affordable housing for first time homebuyers/townhomes and approximately 39 apartments, not 100+ apartments. Please do not build this large of a complex on this land.
Sincerely,
Melissa Haars
I'm not against creating more housing in Northfield... we obviously need more affordable options. However, when I actually looked at this proposal, I was completely dumbstruck by the scope of this plan. It is entirely too large for this area. We have an opportunity to create something in that area that is sustainable and within the scale of the neighborhood. The city gets this opportunity once, don't blow it.
Please reconsider building the largest apartment complex in town directly across from the elementary school. My kids bike/walk to Early Ventures everyday and we already struggle with cars who don’t stop when we’re in the crosswalk. We’ve almost been hit a number of times from people who don’t slow down. The traffic congestion during “rush hour” is incredible, even during a Covid school year. I fear the increased traffic will have a detrimental impact on those of us who bike/walk to school and in the neighborhood.
The study done by HKGI for the city states we are in need of more affordable housing for first time homebuyers/townhomes and approximately 39 apartments, not 100+ apartments. Please do not build this large of a complex on this land.
Sincerely,
Melissa Haars