"After more than six years of discussion, debate and vigorous public advocacy, the threat of permanent loss of sunlight for our living museum of plants is over," said Adrian Benepe. This signifies a milestone in balancing urban development with ecological preservation.
"We are grateful to our elected officials for their steadfast support and diligent work to craft a plan that ensures the sunlight that plants need to survive, protects the garden from permanent damage and enables affordable workforce housing," Benepe continued. This underscores the importance of community involvement in planning.
City Council Member Crystal Hudson estimated that the development would create 1,000 union construction jobs. This highlights the economic benefits accompanying the project, ensuring community growth alongside ecological preservation.
The building is now proposed to include 355 units of housing, 30% of which will be affordable, according to the new plan that was approved by the Council's Subcommittee on Zoning and Franchises. This reflects a shift towards integrating affordable housing within urban projects.
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