Dormont Junction TOD

Thanked council and DABA for the July 4th events, then raised concerns from news reports about the developer chosen for the Dormont Junction TOD project and its treatment of low-income and disabled people.

An accountant and tax lawyer near the site, he questioned the 80% AMI income-restriction mechanics and urged council to vote no on proceeding with this developer in June.

Asked why parking is needed in such a development and what it does to the community long-term.

A lifelong resident in her seventies, she said 180 units is mind-boggling, worried about West Liberty traffic, and wished for condos for seniors rather than rentals.

Questioned the rush to vote June 1 when development is years out, and asked that PRT's final station drawings be posted on the borough website.

Counted 30 houses per nearby street against the 180 units, detailed severe permit-parking shortages, and said losing the second public parking lot of 33 spaces is outrageous for seniors who need visitors.

Cited soaring property values, called an all-rental project without homeownership 'criminal' in the county's densest borough, and demanded condos or townhouses with commercial space instead.