Even in the New York City metro area, with its walkable neighborhoods, areas of high density, and extensive public transit system, many citizens are concerned about development that conflicts with the scale and character of the neighborhoods they love. The New York City Department of City Planning provides this overview of recent rezoning in the Bay Ridge district of Brooklyn: […]
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Ward 3 City Councilor Angela Plassmann writes: The Department of Public Works’ informational meeting on the reconstruction of North Street has been pushed back one day to Thursday, June 10, 7:00pm at the Bridge Street School. Please see my original article for more information about this meeting.
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Here is a complete blip.tv video of a meeting last night between residents of Edwards Square and Ned Huntley, director of the Northampton Department of Public Works. The meeting was hosted by Ward 3 City Councilor Angela Plassmann. It took place in a conference room at ServiceNet. Residents expressed concern about the condition of the road, parking […]
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Here is a complete blip.tv video of the May 17 meeting of the Northampton City Council’s Committee on Social Services and Veterans Affairs. The Executive Director of the Northampton Housing Authority, Jon Hite, presented a report to City Councilors Gene Tacy, Marianne LaBarge and Angela Plassmann. This video is 1 hour 1 minute long and was recorded by Adam Cohen. […]
From the website of Ward 3 City Councilor Angela Plassmann: This is a crucial meeting about Exit 19. Different options have very different impacts on the neighborhood. Now is the time to make yourself heard. -Angela Here is one of the concepts with the heaviest impacts: Learn more at the Interchange 19 website, and download […]
An announcement from The Friends of the Upper Roberts Meadow Reservoir and The Trailside Gallery: The Dam Art Show! Please join us for the Arts Night Out Reception on May 14th, 5-8pm at The Trailside Gallery, 14 Strong Avenue, Northampton Visual artists, photographers and concerned citizens are teaming up for The Dam Art Show, May 11th […]
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News from Ward 3 City Councilor Angela Plassmann: Since taking office in January as the City Councilor for Ward 3, I have heard from many constituents on North Street, and surrounding streets, in regards to the deplorable condition of the road. The concerns that have been expressed to me include the general condition of the […]
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Planetizen is a reliable collector of fascinating articles on urban planning and design. This week they pointed us to this article in Governing by Joel Kotkin. Some excerpts: Growing America: Demographics and Destiny Over the next four decades, American governments will oversee a much larger and far more diverse population. As we gain upward of 100 million people, […]
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981 Park Hill Road, a home that has become well-known for its proximity to the Northampton landfill, is back on the market after an offering last fall failed to draw bids. The minimum bid in this new round is set at $375,000. Bids are due by 2pm on May 14. This picture taken at the Northampton Assessors Office […]
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