The fledgling Clifton Market, which opened in January, borders the merchant lot. Stec believes the complex would increase sales at existing businesses like hers with new residents in the building.Īdam Hyland, vice president of the business association and president of Clifton Market, wanted more time before selling the lot to study the effects that the project might have on parking and traffic. "From my observation, I don't think (the height difference) is going to be some big noticeable thing. It's going to be easy for the residents to be able to get to Ludlow to walk through," she said. "It will be really beautiful the way they'll make it fit into the neighborhood. Stec said the complex could be taller than the historic buildings on Ludlow Avenue, but she is hopeful that it will be designed in a way that looks proportional to existing buildings. "They are very open to hearing input from the community." "They are from the neighborhood, so they have the interest of the neighborhood and the neighbors in mind," she said. Gaslight did not provide detailed plans to the business association for its complex, but Stec was heartened that Gaslight was the interested developer. GBBN presented a plan for 80 apartments and a larger above-ground parking area. Michael Burrill, a community and transportation planner, created a conceptual plan in March for 80 apartments, 136 parking spaces and community space. Two proposals have been floated for the property in recent months, both involving 80 apartments above a parking garage. It's an excellent segue between Clifton Market and that part of the Gaslight district," said Lydia Stec, president of the Clifton Business association and owner of Lydia's on Ludlow cafe.ĭavid Taylor and Rob Taylor, owners of Gaslight, could not be reached for comment. The project would be the first large, new commercial construction near Ludlow Avenue since the Esquire movie theatre expanded in 1999. The merchant lot serves businesses along Ludlow Avenue where street parking spaces can be scarce. Gaslight agreed to provide 91 parking spaces somewhere on the property during construction and to provide 150 parking spaces to the public for 50 years after the project is completed.
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