Summary
Speakers criticized the proposed waterfront project as an isolated, gated-feeling market-rate enclave on former urban renewal land and urged a true mixed-use requirement. Mayor Harvey countered that it does include commercial space hiring 100-150 people, is private property paying full taxes on the housing, and any commercial PILOT would go through the IDA.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 2
- Last 30 days
- 0
Last discussed Jun 8, 2026.
Impact analysis
The developer reportedly seeks a PILOT only on the commercial portion; housing would pay full taxes.
The developer and future residents; the wider community only if public-facing mixed use is required.
Critics say the public loses access to a prime riverfront asset if the project is single-use.
Mentions & discussions (2)
City Council - Jun 8, 2026
Two speakers criticized the proposed Two Washington project as suburban-style, parking-heavy, and disconnected from the city's character, urging mixed-use design and public input.
City Council - Apr 27, 2026
Speakers criticized the proposed waterfront project as an isolated, gated-feeling market-rate enclave on former urban renewal land and urged a true mixed-use requirement. Mayor Harvey countered that it does include commercial space hiring 100-150 people, is private property paying full taxes on the housing, and any commercial PILOT would go through the IDA.
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