As a new resident of Astoria, I think this project is one of the best things that could happen in Astoria. This is the only way to revitalize this neighborhood and attract talents to live and shop here (right now all young person will just leave and spend money in Manhattan instead of here). Really think it’s a huge improvement of our quality of life.

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Absolutely. I think this development is much-needed for South Steinway, which is getting increasingly dilapidated by the day. We need to avoid urban decay and this is a great way to accomplish that. I know there are many people saying "what about small businesses?", but the problem is that nowadays South Steinway is NOT an attractive place for a small business owner to open up shop. What mom-and-pop wants to open up a store when vacancies abound? This development will make South Steinway more attractive for new small businesses, and be a boon to the existing small businesses.