Traffic Congestion and Parking Deficits

Questioned the validity of the traffic study given upcoming two-way street conversions and complained that getting across town is already agonizingly slow.

Described spending an hour every day looking for parking and waiting years for a residential permit, warning that a new building will make the crisis unbearable.

Argued that the project relies on an outdated 2015 study and demanded a new, comprehensive site-specific environmental impact statement.

Representing adjacent retail ownership, emphasized that retail cannot survive without adequate parking and proper maintenance of shared alleys and walls.

New resident who moved from New York City to escape congestion, complaining that traffic circles and gridlock on Center Street make driving impossible.

Educator living near Clinton Place who detailed severe safety hazards, blocked streets, delivery trucks, and pedestrian dangers caused by new high-rises.

Suggested that low parking uptake in new buildings indicates residents are parking elsewhere, worsening the city's parking deficit.

Longtime resident who stated she cannot find parking in her paid municipal lot because renters cannot afford building parking, demanding common-sense solutions.

Stated that downtown parking is too tight and urged the board to wait for the city council's moratorium decision before approving more construction.

Neighbor living near Iona Prep who complained about student parking spillover on Van Neck Drive and urged restrictions on pedestrian access via Stratton Road.

Neighbor near Iona Prep who complained about lack of tax revenue from private schools and traffic generated by athletic events.