Concerned about potential impact of light access & also views from apartments on lower levels of 183 Bridge Road as well as lower levels of building to be placed at 2-6 Hull Street.
Objection to this aspect being overlooked & the residents quality of life impacted by limited daytime sunlight, close proximity of shadow, noise & aesthetics.
More so for buildings to the south of the new development of course due to nature of sun & shade on south side.
Understand that housing supply issues are being focused upon but longer term- the risk of creating dark , ghettos will further contribute to alienation of the human community members many of whom have had a harrowing ordeal of pandemic isolation during lockdowns. Aside from economic pressures.
Also concerned about how this building development supports YCC stated vision of Social Safety- mental & physical wellbeing if limited sunlight access is further diminished by buildings designed for maximum output but limited consideration for the inhabitants that the housing, retail commercial spaces need to service.
What green areas are being considered for this local population in both existing & new buildings that support a longer term stated vision of Environmental Sustainability.
Aside from these broader community issues- economically unwise designs drive value down for all apartments concerned- investment or resident- the costs are already felt post-covid- there is not a huge amount of wiggle room left & not every owner has deep pockets to shoulder the losses resulting from diminishing additions to a very tight corner of Richmond.
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