Re 501 Main and permit process issues: years ago I led a team where developers could come to City Hall and meet with rep from all parties to permit process (fire, B&I, zoning. etc) and share plans for development. City reps would discuss project from permit application process. apparent problems, etc to inform developers, who could return with plans however many times for input before actual permit applications. It worked well. Leadership of City changed and this process died.
Thanks for sharing your drawings for 501 Main! I live for this stuff.
Re 501 Main and permit process issues: years ago I led a team where developers could come to City Hall and meet with rep from all parties to permit process (fire, B&I, zoning. etc) and share plans for development. City reps would discuss project from permit application process. apparent problems, etc to inform developers, who could return with plans however many times for input before actual permit applications. It worked well. Leadership of City changed and this process died.
I always enjoy your posts Jonah, informative and thought-provoking.