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Sailor's Cove
Proposed for the 78-acre BRICKYARD site. 360 housing units; 800 projected population increase.
The Landing
Proposed for the 524-acre TILCON site. 2,200 housing units; 5,000 projected population increase.
Projects could increase taxes, create traffic and noise, and overwhelm Kingston's city services - schools, utilities, etc.
That's why Scenic Hudson, as a member of the Friends of Kingston Waterfront coalition, has dispatched a team of experts to examine developers' plans and is developing an alternative concept plan with three key principles:
1: Appropriate Development Should Be the Right Size and Mix
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To benefit Kingston, the projects should have an appropriate number and mix of units in order not to burden current residents with traffic impacts and increased taxes for schools, utilities, services, etc. and to make housing available to a broad range of people. |
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2: Projects Should Reflect the Character of
Kingston and the Hudson River Valley
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Smaller clusters of traditional houses and small businesses separated by green spaces and organized along pedestrian friendly neighborhood streets would reflect Kingston and preserve the quality and enhance the economic vitality of the Hudson River Valley. |
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3: Projects Should Protect Natural Areas for Public Enjoyment and Wildlife Habitat
Natural features should be retained. |
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We recommend a wide greenway be created along the river's edge. Spaces where Kingston residents, school groups and visitors can explore and play should be provided.
We also recommend that large forested areas above the quarries be preserved for natural habitat. Steep slopes and high ridges should not be built upon. |
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WHAT'S NEXT?
- To obtain permits to build, the developers must analyze all the likely impacts their projects might have on traffic, schools, utilities, taxes, the environment, etc.
- These "environmental impact studies" (EIS) must be reviewed by the city and presented at a public hearing(s) for comments.
- All public comments MUST be considered before the city can give approvals to the proposals.
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Friends of Kingston Waterfront includes:
Friends of Historic Kingston
(845) 339-0720
Friends of Rondout
Friendsofrondout@yahoo.com
Hudson River Heritage
(845) 876-2474
Hudson River Sloop Clearwater
(845) 454-7673, ext.113
Riverkeeper
(845) 424-4149, ext.222
Scenic Hudson
(845) 473-4440, ext 250 or 269
Sierra Club
(845) 532-6400
Sustainable Hudson Valley
(845) 331-2670 |
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