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Proof-Variation7005 t1_j46hx1s wrote

Reply to comment by degggendorf in Share your opinion about Fane Tower by quinntronix

I think the arguments against it come down to generic opposition to any sort of tax breaks to encourage development and the location. That and some generic opposition because it won't be affordable units, ergo it must not help

Prior to the redesign, the building was uglier too. So there's probably a lingering view on that.

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khais t1_j46jqx7 wrote

The move to remote work for many has lead people to spread out from HCOL areas to Mid and Lower COL. There's already people with money coming into RI from Boston, New York, and elsewhere competing for limited housing stock. Maybe this tower will serve as a magnet for those with the dough and allow others to more easily find places to rent. Idk, I haven't seen the data. But I'm not about to oppose it for vague NIMBYist reasons.

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