Smaller is Better
July 31, 2008
This Harlem Valley Times Editorial gives a nice update on the Durst/Carvel development in Pine Plains; a continuing dialogue between the community and the developer has resulted in a down-sizing, along with a shift in focus on the surrounding watershed and wetlands. This project, which the editorial refers to as “massive,” has under 30% of the housing units currently planned for Dover Knolls. The impact of Dover Knolls on Dover, the surrounding communities, the Harlem Valley Aquifer and the Great Swamp Watershed could be even greater, and will require that much more scrutiny to ensure the end result will have a positive impact.
“Five years since its initial presentation, the proposal for the Carvel property development has been downsized due to public opposition. We applaud both the community and the developers for this decision….We are also glad the focus seems to have shifted more toward environmental conservation, with a closer look at watersheds and wetlands.
….This downsized proposal may just be another step in the history of this development. Once this updated plan is fully fleshed out, residents might be more content with the changes, or they might ask for a further reduction of homes and a closer look at open space. Either way, this is all part of a process that is far from over. We hope the developers and the community can continue to have an open dialogue about this massive project.”
— Go to Harlem Valley Times Editorial
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