East Bay Neighborhood - What do you think about the proposed zone change to provide housing at 200 W Towne Center Boulevard?

The ITOD zoning and the proximity to mass transit will almost ensure that this development will be awarded Low Income Housing Tax Credits, if they make an application.
Most of the high density projects already built in the downtown/temple area are rental units. Very few are for sale, hence you will have very few owner occupants who offer longevity and stability to the neighborhood. They often give of their time and talents to help those who are struggling.
If you allow too many income qualified (low income) housing units, and too few owner occupied units, then the social fabric will suffer and there will not be enough 'haves' to help the 'have nots' in the area.
This is already the case in the Franklin South Neighborhood, which you can verify by talking to Stake President Michael Merz, he was and may still be the neighborhood chair.

The only way you are going to get the south Provo mall and Eastbay going is to bring housing down there. That's what is happening at University Mall in Orem.

I don't think high density housing is a good option anytime. It packs streets and increases traffic that is already burdened. I like that we finally have some businesses staying in the area. The housing will not help anything other than increasing population and crime. Please keep Provo a place America looks up too.

I think this is a great opportunity to revitalize a part of Provo that has been languishing for awhile. Do it.

Provo has an ever-increasing need for housing and high-density housing can help alleviate much of that need. A couple of concerns I have for this project:
What green spaces or considerations for the environment are being taken into account? Green spaces such as parks, lawns, trees, or community gardens help the environment while benefiting residents' mental health.
Are these new housing units energy-efficient? What methods (such as water-saving toilets, solar panels, etc) are being considered?
What is the cost range of these apartments? Provo has limited affordable housing; newer developments should be regulated to consider the economic needs of the community.
Overall, this project could provide needed housing in Provo so I think that it could be a great benefit.

I think this should be a good use of unused parking space. The way the current space is being used (or not used) has negative economic, social, aesthetic, and environmental impacts. I think some of the worries about water use described below, however, are well-founded and should be considered. How will the developers maintain sustainable water use? I would like to see that addressed. As others described, I would also like to know if solar roof paneling is part of the current design, or if such an addition could be made. How will green space be incorporated into this development? Are there plans to use native plants? The use of native plants would lower the need for extensive watering around ornamental plantings and would also better integrate the structure(s) in our high-desert ecosystem--helping it fit in aesthetically.

In general I am in favor of the zone change though I have the following concerns-
- Will there be traffic access between University Avenue, Freedom Blvd (200 South), and 1200 South both during and after construction?
- This development appears to be only a lot of hard structures. What green spaces are going to be implemented? Will there be rooftop gardens on the apartment structures? Dedicated yard space for the townhouses? Community gardens?
- What accommodations will be made to reduce noise impact during constructions for the neighbors?
- What will the impact on the current energy network be? Will there be solar energy included with any of the units?
- Will this project be built in phases, and if so, which will be built first? What is the estimated time frame for each structure? If the zone change is approved, when will constructions start?
- One of the main draws for this project is access to the mall. What changes are going to be made to that outdated structure? Will there be community event spaces and activities, similar to University Place?
- Will there be options to purchase apartments or will be be through leases only? What is the target demographic for these units? Will there be housing set aside for low-income families?
- What kind of amenities will be offered for the apartment buildings other than a pool?
- Will there be a relationship between the townhouses and the apartments where residents of the townhouses can use the pool and other amenities?
- Will this project interfere with or change the UVX bus route?
I would appreciate some feedback on the above questions.

This concept is very exciting and needed to activate this urban wasteland parking lot. I used to ride my bike past this area on my way to and from work and observed that it is largely unused. Such an awful waste of space. But, the buildings alone won't activate this wasteland.

I realize that the site plan is for illustrative purposes to help with the rezoning application. However, for this concept to really be successful it needs to place more focus on the spaces between the buildings. The current plan features a collection of unplanned consequential spaces that are social deathbeds. The spaces between can and should be the city's or project's greatest asset. They are the flower that attracts bees.

"In order to activate the leftover spaces between buildings it is fundamental to understand what is needed–not only in design terms–to achieve a high quality of public life. For example, designing places that feel good using the appropriate forms, materials, features and furniture, providing amenities, creating visual nodes that connect the squares with the cityscape around it, providing opportunities for people to interact in as many ways as possible; these are all ways to create successful public spaces." Land8: Landscape Architects Network on April 28, 2017.

I think high-density housing is the most realistic solution to the lack of housing in Provo. But make sure there is adequate parking available for each apartment! Or else it'll turn into another Joaquin

The housing shortage is dire. For us younger folks, things are even more difficult. It's hard to find a place to rent let alone buy and most of my friends have difficulty affording either. If you want your kids and grandkids to be able to live in Utah, we need more housing. This looks like a great spot for high density housing. Any new housing we can get can help ease the much needed supply of places to live.