So I was reading through
the planning board agenda, and it appears that the 60-unit apartment with ground-level retail proposed for 307 College Avenue is actually six stories, not five. Also, the proposed building for 140 Seneca Way (an apartment building with a commercial base) is five stories (which means it will need a height variance - the document says it needs a setback and parking variance as well). The approval process for the Collegetown Terrace project is nearly complete.
I have to admit, given the economic climate and the size of Ithaca, the scale of these projects is impressive. It's a shame that they all need zoning appeals to be approved - something that will require a lot of hoop-jumping in the upcoming months.