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Neighbors oppose Lighting Society plans for 45 Howard Street; fears about scale, noise and access
Summary
A proposed multi-floor private club and catering operation at 45 Howard Street prompted dozens of residents to urge Community Board 2's SLA committee to deny or limit the applications, citing noise, crowding, building safety and lack of neighborhood outreach.
A nonprofit called the Center for Emerging Culture, doing business as Lighting Society, sought liquor and catering permits for multiple floors at 45 Howard Street, drawing vocal opposition from residents who said the proposals would overwhelm a mostly residential block.
The proposals cover a members club on upper floors, a catering/event operation on another floor and rooftop space; the applicant told the committee the concept blends arts programming and private-member events. Lighting Society founder Timothy Phillips said the group will add numerous safeguards, including on-site monitoring and sound controls: “We’re putting layers and layers and layers of protections in order to make sure that we’re not disturbing community,” Phillips said at the meeting.
Residents said the plan’s scale and…
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