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ArtSpace tenants tell council landlord closed gallery and left residents with unaddressed habitability problems
Summary
Two ArtSpace residents told the Norwich council the building's gallery was closed and converted to storage, tenants faced theft and short evacuation notices, and maintenance and settlement promises remain unfulfilled.
Two residents of ArtSpace addressed the City Council during public comment on Jan. 21, saying building management closed the on-site gallery, removed exhibits with little notice and left tenants living in substandard conditions.
Jennifer Tyler, who identified herself as an ArtSpace resident, said the downtown live-work arts building was founded in 2001 and has long fostered an artist community. "ArtSpace is more than just my home. Its community has supported me, deeply influenced my artistic perspective, fostered my…
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