Albuquerque: City Council Approves Controversial Development Project

Albuquerque City Council Approves Controversial Development ProjectAlbuquerque City Council Approves Controversial Development Project Albuquerque, NM – The Albuquerque City Council has approved a controversial development project that would bring a new mixed-use complex to the city’s Northeast Heights neighborhood. The project, known as “The Heights,” was approved by a vote of 5-4, with Councilors Klarissa Peña, Brook Bassan, Lan Sena, and Diane Gibson voting against it. The development will include 250 apartments, 100 townhomes, and 50,000 square feet of commercial space. It will also include a community center and a park. Supporters of the project say it will provide much-needed housing and jobs in the neighborhood. They also say it will improve the area’s infrastructure and create a new pedestrian-friendly space. Opponents of the project argue that it is too dense and will lead to traffic congestion and pollution. They also say it will destroy the character of the neighborhood. The project has been in the works for several years. It was originally proposed in 2018, but it was delayed due to concerns about its impact on the environment. The City Council approved the project with several conditions, including a requirement that the developer mitigate the project’s impact on the environment and create a community benefits agreement with the neighborhood. The developer, Trammell Crow Company, has agreed to these conditions. Construction on The Heights is expected to begin in early 2023. The project is expected to be completed in 2025.