tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5926052286620522481.post766308886945401532..comments2023-11-06T05:41:18.292-05:00Comments on Lockport NY: Housing Visions Update/InfoMJhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08897623569897105078noreply@blogger.comBlogger53125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5926052286620522481.post-5107729200809243142012-11-23T04:05:27.971-05:002012-11-23T04:05:27.971-05:00Just wait untill those homes are filled with low i...Just wait untill those homes are filled with low income, crack smoking, silverbacks. The places will be trashed within a month or so and will look like every other dump along Washburn St.Dirk Digglernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5926052286620522481.post-33565890472083237452012-11-22T20:52:34.773-05:002012-11-22T20:52:34.773-05:00there is a now leasing sign with a phone # at the ...there is a now leasing sign with a phone # at the corner of Pine and Genesee.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5926052286620522481.post-57658183246966804122012-11-22T12:38:21.501-05:002012-11-22T12:38:21.501-05:00How do i get a hold of the people so i can fill ou...How do i get a hold of the people so i can fill out an application for the apartments? Please and thank you.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5926052286620522481.post-56328806671559741452011-11-11T08:11:29.815-05:002011-11-11T08:11:29.815-05:00MJ - have you heard who has been hired?MJ - have you heard who has been hired?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5926052286620522481.post-70280385114664413942011-11-10T10:53:47.795-05:002011-11-10T10:53:47.795-05:00I'd like to know that too....I was at one publ...I'd like to know that too....I was at one public meeting with HV and made my feeling know that the project would make more sense if local trades were hired and people in the community would benefit.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5926052286620522481.post-35106278768219220312011-11-10T10:16:32.892-05:002011-11-10T10:16:32.892-05:00Is it public knowledge as to what contractors are ...Is it public knowledge as to what contractors are doing this project? Did any local people get work out of it?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5926052286620522481.post-29747712842204643462011-04-04T22:47:38.074-04:002011-04-04T22:47:38.074-04:00That sounds great MJ! Even a public garden of some...That sounds great MJ! Even a public garden of some sort. I love wraparound porches! <br />We're working so hard to "clean up" this City and someone like HV comes along and puts something like THAT out there?! Using HISTORIC $$$ ??? Jeez - that stinks! We NEED that money to help homeowners keep their historic homes in shape!<br />Long day - haven't had time to read your link - will do tomorrow.<br />ThanksXavierhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09429144556094825478noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5926052286620522481.post-16535661907684871942011-04-04T15:45:00.482-04:002011-04-04T15:45:00.482-04:00The old trophy store plot is ripe for infill. It&#...The old trophy store plot is ripe for infill. It's a great corner that sould be designed for. Simlar to approaching the Bewely Buidling from the South or Grace Episcopal from the North. I brought it up at the Zoning Meeting.<br /><br />These two proposed buildings scream low income housing by their site plan and I don't feel they "add" to the neighborhood. Hence why I voted against that variance. 3->4 victorian style houses along pine mimiking the houses across the street would have been wonderful. The one on the NW corner could have had a wrap around porch/turret feature to anchor the corner and the view from Main St to the north.<br /><br />Although they hit on the importance of set-backs, materials etc, they missed the mark on this plot/corner. Two similar buildings, way out of scale to the rest of the neighborhood, both ignoring the corner and with on large parking pad out back = low income project. The price being paid here should get us more.MJhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08897623569897105078noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5926052286620522481.post-17174261101711457082011-04-04T13:45:43.001-04:002011-04-04T13:45:43.001-04:00MJ - I think the one that especially gets me is pu...MJ - I think the one that especially gets me is putting two (or is it 3) apartment houses where Lock Trophy is. Yes, it's not a great building but aren't there a lot more eyesores on that street that should have been taken care of? Squeezing units into that lot shows they are looking at making money, not improving the area.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5926052286620522481.post-17316356269187760142011-04-04T13:12:17.339-04:002011-04-04T13:12:17.339-04:00I too preferred when the plan was mostly house reh...I too preferred when the plan was mostly house rehabilitations with a few strategic in-fills.MJhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08897623569897105078noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5926052286620522481.post-43572839041267529162011-04-04T11:14:02.728-04:002011-04-04T11:14:02.728-04:00Thank you. I'll check it out after I do what I...Thank you. I'll check it out after I do what I HAVE to do today.<br />That will make a big difference in my opinion on the subject. Tearing down slums to put up decent apartments is one thing - let's not get into how the new ones will be slums within a year just yet - but NOT by using HISTORICAL tax credits.<br />We're scrambling for crumbs as it is - to save that which IS Historical in this City. I sure don't want any of that money going to new apts.Xavierhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09429144556094825478noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5926052286620522481.post-82818256449557414852011-04-03T20:53:51.816-04:002011-04-03T20:53:51.816-04:00Yes, look at the one post above where Jack Smith g...Yes, look at the one post above where Jack Smith gives the web site that explains it.<br />They are 'historical tax credits'.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5926052286620522481.post-55778410106830056032011-04-03T13:42:10.265-04:002011-04-03T13:42:10.265-04:00Are you sure that Historical dollars will be going...Are you sure that Historical dollars will be going to Housing Visions? If so, I have a major problem with that. We have far too few dollars which are needed to try to "save" the history of this City which, I believe, is our greatest asset.<br />If Historical money is going to build new apartments for low income housing, I'll have a bit of a fit and will speak out publicly against it.<br />I just can't see how they could manage to do that. Some reference would be greatly appreciated.<br />Thank youXavierhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09429144556094825478noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5926052286620522481.post-7150399674702035662011-04-03T12:25:26.418-04:002011-04-03T12:25:26.418-04:00The point is the gov't money is coming from hi...The point is the gov't money is coming from historical tax grants that are supposed to be going to preserve historical buildings such as some of the old buildings being restored in Buffalo. I don't think it is intended to restore old gas stations/jewelry stores like Lockport Trophy. <br />More info for the article I'm hoping Readers Digest comes through with about wasted tax dollars, similar to the one they did years ago about the tobacco money going to the gold course!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5926052286620522481.post-40996979785997937922011-04-03T10:53:19.972-04:002011-04-03T10:53:19.972-04:00Sorry-cityscape.Sorry-cityscape.Petehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00761593089211477962noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5926052286620522481.post-35160103212157648372011-04-03T10:51:28.566-04:002011-04-03T10:51:28.566-04:00These buildings (old or tentative new) are not on ...These buildings (old or tentative new) are not on the National Register. It's oxymoronic to consider that a new bldg. would be. There are Historic Districts recognized by the Feds such as the Canal Corridor a/k/a Market-Clinton Streets. There are a couple others, but I'm fairly certain Lockport Trophy isn't on any such list.<br />Being on the National Register doesn't do much more than allow you to buy a brass plaque for your house. Then you're inviting restrictions you might not like.<br />HV will do what it wants. I agree with MJ's comment re: moving the doors around & I'd suggest getting DSS the hell off Main Street & tucking it in a corner somewhere. I don't want my City "scapegoat" determined by where the Welfare Dept. is located. Put it ALL on 10th Street or in NT. I'm not very concerned about their convenience. People in Alden have to go to the Rath Bldg.Petehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00761593089211477962noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5926052286620522481.post-23035613343791490652011-03-23T18:30:20.512-04:002011-03-23T18:30:20.512-04:00Thanks for the backup, some people are too smart f...Thanks for the backup, some people are too smart for their own good!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5926052286620522481.post-59586073077831895152011-03-23T14:38:45.052-04:002011-03-23T14:38:45.052-04:00it's not a message board, but a recent comment...it's not a message board, but a recent comment on something that has been dead for 10 days does, "bump" it up as active again in the RSS feed...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5926052286620522481.post-79149102670175995892011-03-23T13:52:57.902-04:002011-03-23T13:52:57.902-04:00im not sure you understand how to use 'bump...im not sure you understand how to use 'bump'.. this isnt a message board lol!!!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5926052286620522481.post-86498274338487643332011-03-23T10:33:02.814-04:002011-03-23T10:33:02.814-04:00Bump - is Lockport Trophy on the historical regist...Bump - is Lockport Trophy on the historical register?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5926052286620522481.post-87889144296792521902011-03-13T13:10:01.225-04:002011-03-13T13:10:01.225-04:00In my research everything I have found says that t...In my research everything I have found says that to be eligible for historical tax credits the residences have to be on the national historic register. Are these houses?<br />It is also evident (as the sports complex gets dissed as a misuse of state funds) that the money is meant for saving buildings that deserved to be saved, not building such as the old Lockport Trophy building.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5926052286620522481.post-53195253714400612852011-03-13T12:05:26.511-04:002011-03-13T12:05:26.511-04:00you could buy almost all of the houses on the bric...you could buy almost all of the houses on the brick part of willow for nine million dollars. how in the heck can this boondoggle even be considered in this economic climate. the fact that we are pouring vast amounts of money into this part of town seems unbelievable.we will see how long they keep the bad influence out.empty pockets have a way of changing views and policy.this is government at its worst,give to the poor enrich the rich and stick the middle with the bill.thanks for this. the sports complex almost looks like a good deal compared to this slight of hand...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5926052286620522481.post-38058157142479901242011-03-11T23:36:49.514-05:002011-03-11T23:36:49.514-05:00http://www.novoco.com/low_income_housing/lihtc/fed...http://www.novoco.com/low_income_housing/lihtc/federal_lihtc.p <br /><br />Try starting your research here.Jack Smithnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5926052286620522481.post-1720348135642646922011-03-11T22:28:18.233-05:002011-03-11T22:28:18.233-05:00Question for our experts, I have been doing some r...Question for our experts, I have been doing some reading on tax credits. Eligible properties seem to be defined by this - <br />"Owners of income producing real properties listed on the National Register of Historic Places may be eligible for a 20% federal income tax credit for the substantial rehabilitation of historic properties."<br /><br />So, are you telling me these houses on Genessee St on the national register? Does that even include the Lockport Trophy building?Concernednoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5926052286620522481.post-20213153651043876722011-03-02T12:19:25.211-05:002011-03-02T12:19:25.211-05:00It's still $9,000,000 for 9 buildings! Do you...It's still $9,000,000 for 9 buildings! Do you really think that even including all the lawyers, architects, janitors, heating consultants, etc. that you would ever want that you couldn't build an apartment house on Genessee St for a heck of a lot less than that?<br />I am positive you could rehab the entire street for $9,000,000!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com