Nick Abbott

@desegregateCT guy, recovering soccer blogger

[National Soccer HOF @soccerhof]

It’s no understatement to say that without him, there would be no @MLS.

Former Deputy Commissioner Mark Abbott's legacy as a builder will be recognized as he’s inducted into the National Soccer Hall of Fame in 2025. #NSHOF25

[Nick Abbott @NickAbbottCT]

@CSElmendorf @salimfurth CT's ADU law (other shortcomings notwithstanding) is Model 2! See Conn. Gen. Stat. § 8-2o ("at least one accessory apartment shall be allowed as of right on each lot that contains a single-family dwelling").

[Nick Abbott @NickAbbottCT]

Amazing stuff: "I never expected to agree with the little socialist about anything, but Nick Abbot's (sic) right about our 'accessory apartment' ordinance — it's too restrictive"

https://t.co/svYj53oy0e

[Nick Abbott @NickAbbottCT]

"Nick Abbott ... said he didn’t buy the arguments for historic preservation in this case ... 'The way to honor that history would be to build mixed-income housing, rather than preserving in amber housing that is no longer affordable to people.'" https://t.co/2I8Tb7aoLq

[Caroline Simmons @MayorCarolineCT]

We must not close our doors to those who make our City thrive and approving the current proposal for 35 Crescent Street will ensure that we are providing critical workforce housing as well as community space for residents to utilize.

Read my op-ed here: https://t.co/CV94NpPrqU.

[Nick Abbott @NickAbbottCT]

Greenwich NIMBYs: we might not comply with civil rights laws, but we are racist

[Nick Abbott @NickAbbottCT]

The good news: Greenwich's discriminatory policy will be superseded by state law in 2023.

The bad news: Greenwich is seeking to "opt out" to preserve its unlawful restrictions.

Hopeful news: If just 1/3 of its RTM votes against opting out on 9/18, its bad rules will go away.

[Nick Abbott @NickAbbottCT]

Greenwich violates the Fair Housing Act in myriad ways, but its ADU ordinance—which facially discriminates based on age—is the most flagrant. My piece on this stupid, illegal policy and how to change it: https://t.co/PJER9rdvuh

[Greenwich Time @GreenwichTime]

Opinion: Greenwich can stop violating civil rights laws with one simple trick — do nothing https://t.co/FnSBHDeTqd

[Nick Abbott @NickAbbottCT]

@RickHills2 Interesting new hookto strike down owner-occupant restrictions – I personally found the ultra vires argument most compelling (used in NC, PA, and NJ), but DCC allows for broader challenges beyond zoning

[Nick Abbott @NickAbbottCT]

The Greenwich "limited government and parental rights" group wants to stick it to the "globalists" by ... mandating ppl take public transit? Ok then @GreenwichRTC let's do it (and obviously require the same for private schools)! https://t.co/lmdsXGkdtt

[Nick Abbott @NickAbbottCT]

Greenwich P&Z: We want housing diversity!
Builder: *proposes 456 townhomes*
P&Z: "When you talked about starter homes we had a vision of little back yards ... lower density – at least something not being attached"
https://t.co/9lpuWNLEvt

[Nick Abbott @NickAbbottCT]

Build affordable units ➡️ 8-30g exemption/moratorium

Build market rate units ➡️ fewer 8-30g projects proposed in the first place

[Nick Abbott @NickAbbottCT]

⬇️ + those remedies only matter if projects pencil with 30% affordable units (half at 60% AMI!), which is way higher than SF/NYC IZ reqs (and MA’s Chapter 40B). 8-30g only comes into play if you don’t have enough affordable units AND your market rate units are crazy expensive!

[Ginny Monk @GinnyMonk]

There seems to be consistent confusion about 8-30g. As @seanghio says here, there's no *requirement* that towns reach 10% designated affordable housing. IF towns hit that mark, they're exempt from court remedies offered to developers when affordable housing plans are denied

[Nick Abbott @NickAbbottCT]

Beyond parody: "considering" zoning changes is too bold for New Canaan so instead they are going to "consider considering"

[Nick Abbott @NickAbbottCT]

Great stuff though from a brave public commenter, if anyone knows Ben pls put me in touch!

[Nick Abbott @NickAbbottCT]

ffs @MerrittParkway what is wrong with you https://t.co/zHCTESZm78

[Nick Abbott @NickAbbottCT]

. @MerrittParkway

[Nick Abbott @NickAbbottCT]

Greenwich: we can't approve new apartments because of the environment
Also Greenwich: approves 15,161 sq ft 1-fam home with:
🚗 14-car garage AND a "parking court"
🛣️ 36,404 sq ft INCREASE in impervious surface
🌳 175 removed trees
🌊 No access in 10-year storm event

[Nick Abbott @NickAbbottCT]

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