[Neighbors] Copper/Aliso Development Exceeds 39 ft. Height Limit

[Stephen Mullens via Neighbors_nobhill-nm]

Susan, thanks for reposting. If this is possible we should pursue it.
Stephen

> On Dec 5, 2017, at 9:47 AM, Susan Beard via Neighbors_nobhill-nm <neighbors_nobhill-nm at mailman.swcp.com> wrote:
> 
> I sent this email just before Thanksgiving. I stand by my belief that the ONLY way to preserve NOB HILL is to
> apply for a HISTORIC DESIGNATION that will place strict limits on the height of multi-story development and
> more importantly require that future construction conform to the architecture of the neighborhood. See below:
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> 
> "I believe that the CORE issue is whether Nob Hill, like Old Town, should
> be preserved as a historic "village" with it's distinct 1930's
> architecture and density. Developers want to maximize their investment
> dollar by building structure with as many living units per square foot
> as possible.  Multi-story building will always be their preferred
> choice.  I fear that 3-6 story buildings will swallow-up Nob Hill as we know it.  Nob
> Hill, just like Old Town and the Santa Fe Plaza Area, should be
> preserved as a historic treasure.
> 
> There are many areas along the ART line that need revitalization. Modern
> high density apartments could advantage such areas. But a Nob Hill
> location is an easy sell for developers.  They prefer to capitalize on
> building in a  "trendy" location even if it will undermine and eventually
> destroy the unique historic nature of that location.
> 
> Another issue is density and demographics. If too many apartments are
> built, does Central and side streets get over-crowded. Art does NOT
> provide transportation to the majority of places of employment in
> Albuquerque. Cars will not disappear."
> 
> Susan Beard
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