Calling on the Port Covington developer to show “the same kind of creativity on affordable housing plans” as it has demonstrated on green space, kayak landings and boat slips, critics last night suggested shifting some of the public financing for such amenities toward affordable units at the massive waterfront project.
“The city really should not be in the business of subsidizing affluent enclaves, especially one year after the unrest,” said the Rev. Andrew Foster Connor, clergy co-chair of the group BUILD.
“Sagamore can do better,” Foster Connor said, of the affordable housing component of the TIF proposal — at present, a 10% goal. “Some of the weakest language” in the deal, he said.
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