Just a couple of small victories against the Nimby's. The building height restrictions for one side of one block downtown was increased from 60' to 85'. Not much, but I'll take it:
http://www.theithacajournal.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20050707/NEWS01/507070353/1002
There's also a proposal for a new apt bldg downtown(small rendering included):
http://www.theithacajournal.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20050709/NEWS01/507090328/1002
Not the same as the bigger cities, but at least it's a positive.
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