JUST IN CASE YOU MISSED IT: FONZIE IS FICTIONAL ... ADU CONCERNS ARE REAL

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A LETTER FROM PAUL STEINBERG

To the Editor:

Jane Jacobs, Robert Moses, and …. Fonzie? The fad of the moment in Croton is New Urbanism, but our village leadership continues with the Old Condescension.

Residents were invited to a webinar to discuss the oncoming surge in “accessory dwelling units” throughout the village. It is a serious topic, and residents deserve a serious presentation. I have long given up hope that our village leadership will listen to resident concerns, but last week we jumped the shark.

In response to a question from Croton Chronicle reporter Michael Balter about concerns regarding density, parking, and aesthetics, the webinar presenter said that we were a wealthy county and are concerned that ADUs will bring in “undesirables” and “low income people.” The webinar moderator then added that “These are the kinds of units the Fonz lived at in Happy Days.” READ MORE AT EverythingCroton: FONZIE IS FICTIONAL...ADU CONCERNS ARE REAL