Stories - Reason Gone Mad (Page 6)

THE DEVELOPER (Part Four): A proposed ‘Sustainable Food Lab and Health and Wellness Center’ for 343 Main Street didn’t materialize. What happened?

Plans for culinary training and a health-and-wellness center were scuttled after the town awarded a $250,000 restoration grant. The town committee that recommended the grant has questions.

By Bill Shein

/ 24 Oct 2022

THE DEVELOPER (Part Four): A proposed ‘Sustainable Food Lab and Health and Wellness Center’ for 343 Main Street didn’t materialize. What happened?

THE DEVELOPER (Part Three): Ian Rasch is relocating his Mahaiwe Block residential tenants. What should other downtown tenants expect?

Alander Group has offered financial and relocation assistance to a few remaining tenants. What should other downtown tenants expect if their buildings go up for sale?

By Bill Shein

/ 21 Oct 2022

THE DEVELOPER (Part Three): Ian Rasch is relocating his Mahaiwe Block residential tenants. What should other downtown tenants expect?

THE DEVELOPER (Part Two): Alander’s Ian Rasch champions a ‘mixed-income’ downtown. But who’s likely to rent his upscale apartments?

Rasch says his formula for acquisition and redevelopment will help to create a “mixed-income” downtown in Great Barrington. Is he right?

By Bill Shein

/ 20 Oct 2022

THE DEVELOPER (Part Two): Alander’s Ian Rasch champions a ‘mixed-income’ downtown. But who’s likely to rent his upscale apartments?

THE DEVELOPER (Part One): Ian Rasch has plans for Great Barrington. Do they include everyone?

As real-estate developer Ian Rasch builds luxury downtown apartments and transforms an Egremont campground, how will his projects impact a region facing a housing crisis and continuing gentrification?

By Bill Shein

/ 19 Oct 2022

THE DEVELOPER (Part One): Ian Rasch has plans for Great Barrington. Do they include everyone?