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July 8, 2005
County planners slam Ridge Hill proposal
The Journal News
by Michael Gannon
Westchester County planners yesterday dealt the developer of the proposed $600 million Ridge Hill Village project a significant blow, reiterating previous criticism of the project on the eve of a crucial zoning hearing.
Some of the "specific concerns" echo familiar voices in the past of those who have oppsed the development of other Ratner projects, especially the concerns over public/private open space:
• The project directs development away from existing downtown centers and commercial areas.
• Public access rights to open spaces in the proposal are unclear or inadequate and the plan does not provide adequate recreation and senior facilities.
• Ratner proposes only 10 percent of its housing units be designated affordable, rather than the 20 required in other multifamily zoning districts in Yonkers.
• The plan does not provide adequate public transportation options for accessing the site.
Posted by lumi at July 8, 2005 7:10 AM