Developers outline 615 Broadway mixed‑use plan; brownfield cleanup is next step

A development representative presented the proposed 615 Broadway (referred to in discussion as "615 Bridal") mixed‑use project to the Kingston Arts Commission, describing three connected buildings with roughly 70 residential units and commercial fronting Broadway. The presenter said the project includes an area called the "Deep Listening Plaza," described the project massing as generally 3 stories along Broadway with 5‑story tower elements, and told commissioners the team is waiting for state brownfield cleanup program approval. "The site is very lightly contaminated, with VOCs," the presenter said when asked about contamination and remediation needs.

Commissioners and the presenter discussed opportunities for public art in the plaza and along building walls. The presenter showed four candidate mural locations (labeled A–D), explained differences in sight lines and heights and said two mural sites had been previously approved. Commissioners raised questions about stormwater design for the plaza, whether fixed sculptures or reliefs could be installed in the stormwater area, and the timeline for procurement and installation; the presenter said coordination would be required with the city and adjacent property owners and that artist selection and installation are likely to be undertaken as the project approaches the building‑opening phase.