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Post by Ed Rosenberg on Feb 27, 2005 8:02:05 GMT -5
Take a look at these... www.pressofatlanticcity.com/news/cape/022705CASHINGINX2_F26.cfmwww.pressofatlanticcity.com/news/newjersey/022705CASHINGIN_F26.cfmI find it hard to believe that Wildwood officials are apparently ignoring my e-mails relating to inclusionary housing. You would think, at this point in time, they, as well as the leadership throughout our county, would be jumping on the bandwagon with this concept. You know, come to think of it, second home buyers should be concerned also. As the locals, they, too, will be affected by the loss of businesses, services, and work force diversity in our area.
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Post by Ed Rosenberg on Mar 3, 2005 7:32:55 GMT -5
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Post by mig on Mar 4, 2005 16:31:33 GMT -5
Ed- Lou Ferrara is Wildwood Director of Redevelopment. He may be able to explain the incentives. I know there are some grant offerings for homeowners to keep summer- only rentals available for affordable housing in the winter. Preserving motels for affordable housing. That's my goal.
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Post by Ed Rosenberg on Mar 6, 2005 14:30:22 GMT -5
Ed- Lou Ferrara is Wildwood Director of Redevelopment. He may be able to explain the incentives. I know there are some grant offerings for homeowners to keep summer- only rentals available for affordable housing in the winter. Preserving motels for affordable housing. That's my goal. Thank you, mig. Mr. Ferrara is another name I can add to my list. Personally, though, I would not be in favor of this sort of remedy. It is not stable. I would be more interested in the creation of year round housing. While I am thinking of it, again, personally, I do not support inclusionary housing zones. My work with inclusion is geared towards breaking down barriers and moving us closer together to build acceptance and understanding. Consequently, I support economic integration rather than separation. Nonetheless, there is a saying credited to Teddy Roosevelt that is quite dear to me. It goes... "Do the best you can with what you have...where you are." So I shall move forward with this issue given what I have. One more item... I notice that there are some local grumblings with the proposed increase in the state minimum wage. While I can understand an employer's concerns, I am firmly on the side of the wage earner...especially, when housing is factored in. You know, this goes along with some earlier thoughts of mine. If you are going to create an environment where workers must struggle mightily to secure and maintain housing...then you are either going to enable them through higher wages or not. If you do not, then sooner or later they will be gone. Think of the consequences of losing your workers.
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Post by mig on Mar 7, 2005 0:50:16 GMT -5
I support affordable housing. I wish you wouldn't use this forum to bash Wildwood government. Ernie Trioano has been a great support to DWPL; particularly adoption of the "How-to Doo Wop" handbook, establishing the hotel/motel district, helping us save the Wildwood Diner, and a big supporter of the Fabulous Fifties event. (Cultural Heritage) Doo Wop or Don't Wop, that's what I'd like to see here.
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Post by Ed Rosenberg on Mar 7, 2005 6:59:44 GMT -5
I support affordable housing. I wish you wouldn't use this forum to bash Wildwood government. Ernie Trioano has been a great support to DWPL; particularly adoption of the "How-to Doo Wop" handbook, establishing the hotel/motel district, helping us save the Wildwood Diner, and a big supporter of the Fabulous Fifties event. (Cultural Heritage) Doo Wop or Don't Wop, that's what I'd like to see here. Interesting comment, mig. I think it would be best if I did not respond.
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Post by shoregirl on Mar 17, 2005 16:31:08 GMT -5
NO -NO - we don't want housing projects, and welfare, that's what happened to the island years ago when 1 particular mayor came in - we don't want an island of snobs either, just good, moral middle income working families like we had in the 50's and 60's.
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Post by JIMD on Apr 1, 2005 15:54:22 GMT -5
It's not the construction that costs the money it's the price of the land. The builders are buying hotels and knocking them down to build, that adds to the cost big time. Suply and demand, everyone wants a summer house. The problems will start when the people who bought them to rent out can't find renters because there are so many condos link=board=plan&thread=1109180119&start=13#0 date=1109262217]yes, affordable is realistic prices.. The way most of the condos are made (I am in construction) they are only worth about $70-95k tops.. Tharts a fair and realistic price IMHO.[/quote]
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Post by mig on Apr 2, 2005 9:37:05 GMT -5
Shore Girl- Affordable housing does not mean projects. All the new condos are Luxury Condos, that is not "affordable". I use the term to include employee housing. We have hundreds of summer workers who can't find decent housing, I've seen young kids riding bikes in the rain to Rio Grande at night. The diversity of Wildwood is what makes it a special vacation spot for the WORLD. "Wildwood Welcomes the World." was our old motto.
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