There is a marked difference between plans not being "final'' and an assertion made by folks affiliated with the RLF/LLCT that "there is no development plan for the mall", when the evidence points to the contrary. Please see below for links.
On Fri, Dec 1, 2023 at 9:39 PM John Mendelson <johntmendel...@gmail.com> wrote: > Yes, discussions have happened, meetings have taken place, but plans are > **not** final. How many times does this need to be repeated? > > Listen to some Jethro Tull. Vote C. > > Good night. > > John > > On Fri, Dec 1, 2023, 9:32 PM Karla Gravis <karlagra...@gmail.com> wrote: > >> This is absolutely **not** true. >> >> The HCAWG site says the following: "RLF has been working with CIVICO to >> develop a vision for the Mall." ( >> https://www.lincolntown.org/1327/Housing-Choice-Act-Working-Group) >> >> Ms. Olson confirmed in writing: "The RLF has met with the town to >> explain what they would like to see in the mall zoning. They brought along >> Civico." >> >> The SOTT presentation says: "The RLF is pursuing a redevelopment project >> for the benefit of the Town and the Lincoln Station area as we feel it is >> our best chance at improving the sustainability of commercial space at the >> Mall." (page 33 from this presentation: >> https://www.lincolntown.org/DocumentCenter/View/85116/2023-SOTT-HCA-Slide-Deck-wtih-Notes?bidId= >> ) >> >> Ms. Barnes said in the November 8th forums that "current plans would >> bring a reduction in commercial space at the mall". >> >> To say that the "there is no redevelopment plan for the mall right now" >> is incredibly misleading, given all of the above and multiple public >> meetings. >> >> Respectfully, >> Karla Gravis >> Weston Rd >> A resident not affiliated with any board in town, but very happy to see >> board and town employees disclosing their affiliation >> >> >> >> >> >> On Fri, Dec 1, 2023 at 9:06 PM Sara Lupkas <sara.lup...@gmail.com> wrote: >> >>> There are no basic site plans for the mall because there is no >>> redevelopment plan for the mall right now. The HCA options that we will be >>> voting on tomorrow are to decide where to put the multi-family zoning >>> districts, that's it. There is no development plan for the mall at this >>> time, and no developer bidding on any project. Putting forward any site >>> plans under these conditions would be extremely premature. >>> >>> Sara Lupkas >>> Staff member of the Lincoln Land Conservation Trust, but these are my >>> personal views and not an official statement >>> Sandy Pond Rd >>> >>> >>>> >>>>
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