The design may have changed again but the opposition hasn't and that's creating problems for the planned Canterbury Woods project at Gates Circle.
The Canterbury Woods project would be the first on the former site of Millard Fillmore Hospital, now a pile of rubble being broken up and hauled away. The plan is to buy the land for the project from developer TM Montante and the developer would handle the rest of the property on its own.
More strong opposition to the building design emerged again Monday night at a meeting the Burchfield Penney Art Center.
"I would really, really urge that you consider going past this very ordinary building and aim higher," said Camille Cox during the public session.
"The opportunity here to make something distinguished and notable, as well as beautiful and practical exists. It's a matter of desire."
At least one supporter of the project aired his voice. Tom Bielecki rejects the opposition, saying he wants to live in the building.
Canterbury Woods says it has already made significant design changes, adding lighter-colored brick and cutting down on metal panels. Council President Darius Pridgen says he will report to the Planning Board there is wide opposition to the latest design. He will be asking the board to decide on the project January 25, rather than on Monday.
