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We, the undersigned, notify the City Commission of Tallahassee, Florida, that we are opposed to building “The Standard” student housing complex in the heart of historic Frenchtown. While we support in-fill housing and housing for the student population, this development will destroy the character of the neighborhood. The project does not provide housing for residents nor needed revitalization to the community. We urge the City Commission to VOTE NO and cancel the proposed sale of the property it owns on N. Macomb Street for the purpose of 900+ beds of student housing.
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March 22, 2017
The petition has officially reached five hundred signatures. This level of participation reflects a clear consensus regarding the preservation of the historic character of Frenchtown.
Reached 500 supporters
March 21, 2017
March 19, 2017
The momentum behind this effort has grown significantly and demonstrates a clear collective commitment to preserving our heritage. This response confirms that our neighborhood deserves thoughtful development rather than excessive density.
February 28, 2017
The petition has reached one hundred signatures this morning. This response indicates a clear consensus regarding the preservation of the historic character of Frenchtown.
Reached 100 supporters
February 28, 2017
144 Comments
The city of Tallahassee appears determined to attempt to swallow every residential neighborhood it can steamroll over. That it is attempting to do that to one of the few remaining African-American neighborhoods in downtown Tallahassee is noted and reprehensible.
With regard to development in the Frenchtown area, please prioritize affordable dwellings for working families. At this point, any increase in student-focused housing cannot help but detract from the family residential environment.
Instead of building more student housing give kids who grow up in Frenchtown and Griffith Heights the resources they need to go to FSU. Help FAMU get the resources it needs as well. Don't be like the legislature and bend over backwards for developers.
These high rise student housing buildings litter our town enough already and now they want to continue this trend by encroaching into Frenchtown? This is one of the last vestiges of our city's history. We should preserve this beautiful neighborhood and the wonderful people who call Frenchtown a home.
I am an alumnus of Florida State University. I know that there is plenty of housing for students and minimal for others who reside in Tallahassee with families. Please do not build this new housing here and leave these tallahassians without proper housing.
Save this historic neighborhood. Does Tallahassee really need more student housing? We've gotten tons more student housing that's put up near FSU and the civic center. Are these new buildings really completely full already?
Please do not let student housing destroy the character of Frenchtown. The residents deserve better.
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Status: Closed — this petition is no longer accepting signatures.
Final supporters
We, the undersigned, notify the City Commission of Tallahassee, Florida, that we are opposed to building “The Standard” student housing complex in the heart of historic Frenchtown. While we support in-fill housing and housing for the student population, this development will destroy the character of the neighborhood. The project does not provide housing for residents nor needed revitalization to the community. We urge the City Commission to VOTE NO and cancel the proposed sale of the property it owns on N. Macomb Street for the purpose of 900+ beds of student housing.
Updates
March 22, 2017
The petition has officially reached five hundred signatures. This level of participation reflects a clear consensus regarding the preservation of the historic character of Frenchtown.
Reached 500 supporters
March 21, 2017
March 19, 2017
The momentum behind this effort has grown significantly and demonstrates a clear collective commitment to preserving our heritage. This response confirms that our neighborhood deserves thoughtful development rather than excessive density.
February 28, 2017
The petition has reached one hundred signatures this morning. This response indicates a clear consensus regarding the preservation of the historic character of Frenchtown.
Reached 100 supporters
February 28, 2017
144 Comments
Save Frenchtown Community. If it is not preserved future generations wont know our past. I remember the businesses. Bring back the businesses to Macomb and beautify the Community. Place the Housing Complex on West Tennessee Street near Publix complex where the Hotel was.
The city of Tallahassee appears determined to attempt to swallow every residential neighborhood it can steamroll over. That it is attempting to do that to one of the few remaining African-American neighborhoods in downtown Tallahassee is noted and reprehensible.
With regard to development in the Frenchtown area, please prioritize affordable dwellings for working families. At this point, any increase in student-focused housing cannot help but detract from the family residential environment.
Instead of building more student housing give kids who grow up in Frenchtown and Griffith Heights the resources they need to go to FSU. Help FAMU get the resources it needs as well. Don't be like the legislature and bend over backwards for developers.
These high rise student housing buildings litter our town enough already and now they want to continue this trend by encroaching into Frenchtown? This is one of the last vestiges of our city's history. We should preserve this beautiful neighborhood and the wonderful people who call Frenchtown a home.
I am an alumnus of Florida State University. I know that there is plenty of housing for students and minimal for others who reside in Tallahassee with families. Please do not build this new housing here and leave these tallahassians without proper housing.
Save this historic neighborhood. Does Tallahassee really need more student housing? We've gotten tons more student housing that's put up near FSU and the civic center. Are these new buildings really completely full already?
Please do not let student housing destroy the character of Frenchtown. The residents deserve better.
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Save Frenchtown Community. If it is not preserved future generations wont know our past. I remember the businesses. Bring back the businesses to Macomb and beautify the Community. Place the Housing Complex on West Tennessee Street near Publix complex where the Hotel was.