The height variance request for 200 Renaissance was APPROVED just before 1 a.m., Thursday, 11 Oct 2007
Alderman Gerald Steen, Alderman-at-Large, Mayor Pro Tempore --- Nay
Alderman Ken Heard, Ward 1 --- Nay
Alderman Chuck Gautier, Ward 2 --- Aye
Alderman Kevin Holder, Ward 3--- Nay
Alderman Larry Roberts, Ward 4 --- Aye
Alderman Scott Jones, Ward 5 --- Aye
Alderman Linda S. Davis, Ward 6 --- Aye
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The purpose of this Blog is discuss opinions and issues related to the planned 200 Renaissance Office Building at Colony Park... A 13-story office building and parking area. Please click on comments to read posts and provide your comments.
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FAQ
Q. Why couldn't the developer choose to build a 8 story property of the same class and statement for Ridgeland? If he has tenants lined up to fill up the entire 17 floors- isn't there plenty of land available along Highland Colony to construct 2 or 3 buildings instead of building it all in one?
Ans. That is a good question. Most people have not had the opportunity to learn and grasp the interrelationships and complexity of this development....but, here is quick attempt to explain:
Ans. That is a good question. Most people have not had the opportunity to learn and grasp the interrelationships and complexity of this development....but, here is quick attempt to explain:
These cream of the crop tenants all want to be at Renaissance........south of Steed.......so their employees can walk, not drive, to lunch, shopping, hotel, entertainment.......all at Renaissance retail. Plus, they all want to be together, all want to be in a prominent building, and all have a move-in timeframe that's similar (end of '09).
And, because of their caliber, we WANT TO ACCOMMODATE THEM.........for the good of the community, Ridgeland and Colony Park.
All of this, plus this is smart growth/good design. It's pedestrian friendly, it helps the environment (less pollution and gas consumption), kills fewer trees, calls for less infrastructure, doesn't spread traffic up and down the Parkway.........etc!
There is no more footprint room at the existing site for additional buildings..
Hope this helps! Bottom-line: This will be the biggest positive thing to happen to Ridgeland, our property values and our schools in the last 20 years or so.
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News Links
- mcHerald - Building battle not finished
- Ridgeland Officials Side with 13-story Project
- EDITORIAL/High-rise vote defining for R'land
- High Rise Hearing Should be Shorter
- High rise project will have positive effect on Ridgeland
- Ridgeland high rise variance request is a valid one
- Use of TIF borrowing defended
- High-rise vote likely on Oct. 10
- Buildinghearing set for Oct. 10
- Change, controversy are inevitable in county
- Legal Battle a Possibility Later
- MCJ - Devlopler Says Millions at Stake
- MCJ - Homeowners unite over issue
- CL - Development: Suburbs to sprout skyscrapers?
- MCH - Readers Support Renaissance
- mcherald - Waiting for a Decision
- MCJ - Aldermen Split on High-Rise
- MCJ - Editorial- Riding the Fence on Ridgeland's High-Rise
- Ridgeland, developers working to reach deal
- Decried building's height adjusted
- mcHerald - 17-story building subject of hearing
- MCJ-Editorial - High-rise Debate Healthy for R'land
- Madison County Journal Article
- NSS -- Controversial building variance headlines R’land CAC meeting
- mcHerald - Ridgeland Zoning
- CL - Development: Suburbs to sprout skyscrapers?
3 comments:
WAY TO GO!!!!!!!! YAYE! I couldn't be happier!
Let's see... how do I describe last night? TWO HOURS OF BLISS. Then, THREE HOURS OF THIS WORLD'S WORST NAUSIA. Then, one more HOUR OF BLISS!
Go Buster, GO!
This just proves that negative talk, veiled threats and degrading comments about a philanthropist and savy business man (Buster) will not sway the intelligence of our elected officials.
I agree with Kevin Crothers -- Go Buster, Go!!!
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