American Block Redevelopment | 3 fl | U/C

[nms]

The same way that the Cities enforce other developement standards. A developer comes with a proposal to redevelop a property and the City works the plan through the planning process. Some items may be up front requirements, others might be carrots that could be used as trade-off for other considerations. For instance, accessibility requirements could be added at the beginning of the process such as making sure that a certain percentage of your suites are universally accessible as built or otherwise capable of being easily retrofitted after the fact. Similarly, if a developer comes with a variance request, the City could respond by suggesting that the developer choose from a variety of options to incorporate into their project. You want to add a penthouse floor? Fine, but you'll also need to include a floor suitable for a senior to move in and then age in place, or a floor that includes two or three-bedroom suites suitable for families.