We are concerned residents of Cos Cob where Greenwich Communities is proposing a massive affordable housing development. This development will drastically change our  community. The proposed development will not only alter the character of our neighborhood but also pose significant traffic, flood and safety issues.

The increase in population density due to this development will lead to an influx of vehicles around Cos Cob train station which is already a busy area made up of families with young children.  According to a report by the National Association of City Transportation Officials (NACTO), each new housing unit generates approximately 5-7 daily vehicle trips.  Added traffic will certainly cause an increased traffic safety concern in an already busy neighborhood. Our children walk these streets every day; their safety should be paramount.

The proposed units are also in a flood zone which poses its own set of problems.  Dense construction will add to this flooding problem and be sure to create a personal property risk when cars are damaged in the ground level lots.

We understand and appreciate the need for affordable housing but believe there are other locations within Greenwich that would not cause such disruption and potential danger.

We urge local authorities to reconsider this project's location and feasibility for the sake of preserving our community's tranquility and ensuring its safety. Please sign this petition if you share these concerns about traffic congestion, flooding and safety risks posed by the proposed affordable housing project in Cos Cob.