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ITHACA, NY Ithaca’s Planning and Economic Development Committee got its first chance to discuss the proposal for Inlet Island after the Ithaca Urban Renewal Agency chose Finger Lakes Development as the preferred proposal. Finger Lakes Development, led by developer Steve Flash, proposed two separate buildings, one with 50-56 affordable housing units serving a range of 30-120% of area median income ($18,000-$72,000), and one with 78-90 units for extended stays, called a “hometel.”  Reviews were generally mixed from committee members, with most liking some aspects while not liking others. Committee Chair Seph Murtagh said he likes that Ithaca Neighborhood Housing Services (INHS) is involved, and he likes that the affordable housing ensures equitable waterfront development. However, in addition to the evergreen concerns of parking, he said he was also concerned with the lack of active ground floor uses in the proposal.

Joe bowlesJoann cornishCynthia brockLaura lewisStephen smithAlderperson george mcgonigalEconomic development committeeIthaca neighborhood housing servicesFinger lakes developmentCommon councilIthaca urban renewal agencyInlet islandLakes developmentSteve flashChair seph murtaghGeorge mcgonigal