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Online Form Submittal: Land Use Board Agenda Public Comment
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Date Wed 5/28/2025 9:56 AM
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Land Use Board Agenda Public Comment
SUBMIT COMMENTS REGARDING CITY PROJECTS
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Land Use Board Design Review Board
Name Caitlin
Email Address caitobrown@gmail.com
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Address 7 Spa Drive
City Saratoga Springs
State ny
Zip Code 12866
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Project Name Rise Housing Proposal
Project Number 178.26-1-47
Project Address Finley St
Comments While I fully recognize the importance of providing resources
for individuals experiencing addiction, mental illness, and
homelessness, I worry that placing such a large facility in this
location may result in unintended consequences that could
negatively affect the well-being of our community. One of my
primary concerns is public safety. While transitional housing
serves a critical need, it may also attract individuals with
complex challenges that can strain local resources and
potentially contribute to increased crime or other safety issues
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—especially concerning in an area with many families, children,
and nearby school bus stops. Our neighborhood already
supports a significant share of the city's services, including the
Code Blue facility, a “temporary” 24/7 low-barrier shelter (for
which I would appreciate an update on relocation plans), the
recently renovated Rise building, and the proposed 123-bed
permanent Code Blue shelter on Ballston Avenue. As a
resident of Spa Drive, I can say that the concentration of these
services in one area has been disheartening and, in many
ways, detrimental to the surrounding community. In addition, I
am concerned about the potential impact on property values.
The introduction of a large transitional facility may lower
property values and destabilize the long-term financial security
of homeowners in one of Saratoga’s last truly affordable
neighborhoods.
I respectfully urge the city to explore alternative locations better
suited for a facility of this scale—locations that would allow
these essential services to operate without placing
disproportionate pressure on a single residential community.
With the level of funding being allocated to these initiatives, I
believe it is possible to meet the needs of vulnerable
populations while also preserving the integrity and safety of our
neighborhood.
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