Amherst Planning Board Evaluates Mixed-Use Development Amid Public Concerns
- Meeting Overview:
Overview: The Amherst Planning Board meeting was dominated by discussions concerning a proposed major mixed-use development at University Drive and Amity Street, which seeks to transform existing commercial space into a five-story building with 77 residential units and 12,200 square feet of commercial space. This development, spearheaded by Udrive Amity LLC, has been revised due to high material costs, with a focus on reducing environmental impact and accommodating town infrastructure changes.
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Planning Board Officials:
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Meeting Type:
Planning Board
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Notability Score:
Not Rated
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State:
Massachusetts
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County:
Hampshire County
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Towns:
Amherst
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