BRATTLEBORO — RE: “Eight possible sites for public housing” [July 25]:
We started with a list, compiled by Stevens & Associates, of properties that might be available and were considered worth studying. Most were removed from the list because they were too expensive, too far from services, too hilly, no water, and other such reasons.
The eight “survivors” will be carefully vetted, with a rough development plan provided for each.
No decisions have been made at this time. As BHA Executive Director Chris Hart remarked, “Nothing is off the table.”
New properties might be looked at, and the “losers” might come back up if new information suggests it. The desired 152 units might be concentrated in one or two locations, or distributed among a greater number of sites. Some sort of mixed-income development, such as we have at the A.W. Richards Building, is also a possibility.
Ideas and suggestion from the public are welcomed. The BHA can be reached at 802-254-6071 or at [email protected].