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INHS West State Street plan updated: entry raised to meet flood rules, day‑care play area moved and ramping added
Summary
Ithaca Neighborhood Housing Services (INHS) and its consultants presented updates to the West State Street apartments and day‑care plan at the May 27 Planning and Development Board meeting, explaining design changes driven by floodplain rules and Passive House goals.
Ithaca Neighborhood Housing Services (INHS) and its consultants presented updates to the West State Street apartments and day‑care plan at the May 27 Planning and Development Board meeting, explaining design changes driven by floodplain rules and Passive House goals.
Why it matters: The project provides senior affordable housing and a day‑care facility in a constrained, urban lot. How the building meets floodproofing rules and maintains accessible entries while keeping outdoor play space affects both residents and neighborhood pedestrian connections.
Key design changes explained: INHS representatives said coordination between flood‑proofing requirements and…
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