Dear Editor, <\/p>\n
The Landmark Place Senior and Supportive Housing residences advocated by RUPCO is an important opportunity to modernize a historic building, generate revenue for Kingston, help the citys revitalization and assist those in need. <\/p>\n
Hudson Valley Pattern For Progress is a regional planning and policy organization. Our highest priority is our Urban Action Agenda, which assists in the transformation of urban centers, including Kingston. <\/p>\n
It is clear this recognizable structure will not return to commercial use. <\/p>\n
So, an alternative use is not only appropriate, but needed. RUPCO cites that by 2020, Kingston will be short 2,300 units of affordable housing. This project proposes 66, a small but important step. <\/p>\n
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Pattern For Progress supports the zoning change and RUPCO, a reputable community-first organization. We believe discussion would be more constructive if opponents worked with RUPCO to craft a project that addresses their concerns, be they security, supervision or other concepts. RUPCO will listen. RUPCO cares. Thats why it has undertaken this project in the first place. <\/p>\n
Kingston has impressively taken many strides. Its vibrancy is appealing; its tech and arts centers are alluring. But poverty and other concerns still exist. You cannot wish them away. There is a moral obligation to say, There are residents of Kingston that need our help. That is what strong cities do. <\/p>\n
The community should consider the zoning change and invest its time not in a contentious, possibly legal battle, but instead working to achieve the best project possible. <\/p>\n
Jonathan Drapkin <\/p>\n
President and chief executive officer, Hudson Valley Pattern for Progress <\/p>\n
Newburgh, N.Y. <\/p>\n
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