Some of the topics discussed included:
* redevelopment of the 2nd Street Corridor and plans for 6th street redevelopment,
* use of TIFs/ PID's in the downtown area (2/3 of Downtown is in a PID), there are also participation election options for small businesses,
* The issues with view corridors for the Capital Building. There are requirements to make sure there is sufficient views of the Capital.
* use of a one-stop shop for expedited planning department related issues.
* inspection and code enforcement related issues (major violations are framing and plumbing)
* green initiatives and the use of LEED; the use of city’s own rating system which is largely compatible with LEED standards.
Here's a snapshot of the city folks we met:
We then visited the Austonian, a visible landmark of the city. It seems to me the Austonian is perhaps the tallest structure in the city... it is visible form most downtown areas.
The project:
* started as 188 units but is currently 166 to 168 units because of unit combinations,
* has an average sf of 2,400 sf,
* aims to combine four distinct features (convenience, true luxury, exclusivity and privacy),
* has a lawn full-size pool, cabanas, dog park, outdoor kitchens etc on the 10th floor...truly neat stuff,
* has highest floors open to all residents (55th floor is open to social events and 56th floor is a cool fitness center with an awesome panoramic view...( though it proved scary for me as am mildly altophobic)...
Here are some snaps of the panoramic views and the project...
We also visited the Chestnut Commons development, a strangely multi-colored townhouse development project by the Austonian developers. I think this project makes sense in that it appears to be targeting the middle income individuals and may prove feasible, despite the minimal, if any, glaring distinct features attributable to it.
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