Triangle park bella vista

We're not sure how this would work, since we're pretty sure the City isn't able to force a property owner to sell. Eminent domain would certainly be an option, but that could result in years of litigation. So people are actively opposing the the project based on the refusals. At a Bella Vista Neighbors Association meeting last month, the community opposed the project Take a look at the project, which was designed by Atkin Olshin Schade.

The developer has indicated a willingness to build something closer to the code but all three refusals will still come into play.

We've seen commenters lament the size of the building, worried that it will tower over the rest of the neighborhood. We've heard complaints that the building won't provide any parking and that parking is already tight in the neighborhood. Regarding the height, there's a taller building just a block away which you can see in the image above.

This isn't a big deal. Regarding parking, aside from it not being one of the refusals, it would ruin the ground floor commercial space.

We don't see how this project will get support from the community or approval from the ZBA, so we expect to covering this property again in several months with the next chapter of the saga. About Blog Community Contact. Jun, 08, No Comments Bella Vista. Share this post. Tips Have a story for us?

Email us with photos and gossip! In September, word came out that the owner was going to hire an environmental testing firm to perform a site characterization report to evaluate the extent of subsoil pollution, either for a City purchase or a private purchase. And about a week ago, according to Passyunk Post , the owner tore up much of the park, leaving only a few trees.

Such a shame that bureaucracy and red tape appears to have foiled something that was and would have continued to be such a wonderful neighborhood amenity. Buy Rent Sell Develop Manage. Tenant Portal Owner Portal. About Blog Community Contact.