I called Columbus today- 80+ applications were received by OHFA - and CHN-Eden did submit an application - it will be on the website http://www.ohiohome.org/ppd/funding.aspx... by March 24. This proposal is disastrous for everyone on the near west side - it condemns any tourism development to Old Brooklyn and the Metroparks Zoo. Business owners - and area gas stations are already burdened with panhandlers and drug dealers. . Business owners have reported drug dealers approaching families with children. We also have panhandling occurring from residents housed at the existing PSH South Pointe Commons. Yes- homelessness is a problem - and these individuals deserve help, but they are NOT getting it through the Emerald Alliance (CHN-Eden) - no one stays cooped up in their unit all day. They are free to come and go as they please. Many have unaddressed mental conditions and the complexes also admit sex offenders. It should also be noted that the CHN-Eden project proposed for vacant YMCA is now not just single room occupancy - they are proposed 1 bedroom units that could boost the total Section 8 supported population to over 160. If anyone is interested there is a Change.org petition against this proposal - please see http://ow.ly/BtOI30a58HO There is no reason why the Cuyahoga County Land Bank can not transfer the demolished YMCA to a hotel developer. CHN is not paying for the demolition - it will be demolished using County, City and federal funds.