Packets of reports from the U.S. Department of Labor and Osha concerning the Edwards building site in Rochester, New York have been sent to Mayor Knight, the City Council and College Hill. The information details violations and fines issued by the U.S. Department of Labor and Osha amounting to $45,000 in a 3 week period, plus a letter from the President of the Rochester Building and Construction Trades Council which describes the site in Rochester as "... a textbook example of how out of town developers trying to do a job on the cheap can wreak havoc on a community."
After 25 years of publicly and privately funded revitalization efforts by the City and residents past and present, the College Hill Historic District faces a potential massive student housing development:
- 750 students
- only 90% parking for their complexes -perhaps less
- 10-13 blocks of 2.5-4.5 story buildings
- Redesigning of streets which will increase traffic on narrow College Hill streets
Tremendous gains could be lost:
- $1.8 million combined federal funds and voter appoved bonds invested
- $500,000 private funds
- The payoff? $5.5 million in tax value!
Think this is as good as we can hope for?
Think again. Here's proof of several alternate routes that could easily be taken.
How Can You Save College Hill?
- Attend the City Council Meeting April 6, 2010.
- Place Yard Signs in your yards – "Save College Hill" yard signs contact: breakfast@jelly.toast.net
- Contribute to the College Hill Defense Fund – make checks payable to CHNA with Defense Fund in the memo section to help offset the cost of legal fees, buttons and yard signs. Contributions are tax deductible.
College Hill Neighborhood Association
PO Box 5605
Greensboro, NC 27435
- Contact the Mayor and City Council Send a letter, an email or call today to SUPPORT College Hill and OPPOSE the rezoning appeal!
- CONTACT College Hill at SaveCollegeHill@Triad.rr.com for information, signs, buttons.
Join us APRIL 6 to demonstrate the dedication of the neighborhoods to Save College Hill and protect the rights of students and residents to live peacefully side by side. Join us APRIL 6 at the City Council Chamber to Participate in your City Government. Melvin Municipal Office Bldg. Parking on Washington St. (Meters), Greene St. (Parking Deck), Handicapped Parking and entrance in Municipal Parking lot on Washington St. next to building. Come early to get a seat, wear your Save College Hill buttons.
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