Solid roundup with the MOCEJ survey callout. That manhole fire video is a perfect example of how infrastructure justice is always framed as "enviornmental concern" but really its about who's been getting neglected maintenance for decades. I worked in municipal planning years back and we had similar surveys that basically became wishlists nobody funded, so curious if this one actually translates into budget priority or just stays at the listening-tour stage. The electrical grid stuff disproportionaly hits low-income areas first - not a coincidence.
I heard a rumor (and by rumor I mean this in the looooosest sense of neighborhood gossip) that Whole Foods was taking over the old Rite Aid space by the Bergen St F/G stop. There are new permits up. Any word on what's popping?
It looks like the permits are for the owner renovating before renting the space out at a higher rate, not sure if they have a tenant lined up. Last time I was in there it looked preeeetty rough.
Solid roundup with the MOCEJ survey callout. That manhole fire video is a perfect example of how infrastructure justice is always framed as "enviornmental concern" but really its about who's been getting neglected maintenance for decades. I worked in municipal planning years back and we had similar surveys that basically became wishlists nobody funded, so curious if this one actually translates into budget priority or just stays at the listening-tour stage. The electrical grid stuff disproportionaly hits low-income areas first - not a coincidence.
Nice to see Colonie space fill up quick
Hey, thanks for the shout out! And to be sandwiched between a WWE Raw main event and a Legally Blonde drinking game makes it all the sweeter!
I heard a rumor (and by rumor I mean this in the looooosest sense of neighborhood gossip) that Whole Foods was taking over the old Rite Aid space by the Bergen St F/G stop. There are new permits up. Any word on what's popping?
It looks like the permits are for the owner renovating before renting the space out at a higher rate, not sure if they have a tenant lined up. Last time I was in there it looked preeeetty rough.
Ahhh. That makes sense!
Any news on the former Clover Hill space?
Haven't heard anything, will keep an ear to the ground.