Residents voiced traffic and safety concerns over a proposed 50-unit apartment project at 197 North St. in Auburn, according to The Citizen . The $24 million plan by Ithaca Neighborhood Housing Services aims to offer affordable housing for workers and people with disabilities.
Locals worried about added congestion and the impact on the neighborhood’s character. Planning board members and city officials clarified that because the site is private property, they cannot force the developer to move elsewhere.
The board has not yet voted on the project and will continue reviewing public feedback before making a decision…