165 E. 9 Mile Road PUD

Vester Street resident since 1999, strongly opposed — says the eight-story building is 'obnoxiously out of place,' worries about lost sun, and questions whether any eight-story building belongs downtown.

Represents 21 of 36 residents of 211 E. 9 Mile who signed a petition against the project; raised process/transparency complaints, traffic, property values, and asked the commission to postpone action.

Resident of 211 E. 9 Mile; says the parking gain is partly a myth since residents will buy monthly spaces, worries about cyclist and delivery congestion on Bermuda, lost sunsets, and says eight floors doesn't fit the city.

Opposed; says materials posted only a day before left him unprepared, questions the height against the master plan, and doubts the need for more retail space given vacant storefronts.

DDA board chair and resident of Albany Street; torn — the height doesn't feel right, but businesses desperately need parking; wants full TIF and DDA financial projections before the DDA vote.

New resident of 211 E. 9 Mile with a balcony over 9 Mile; says rush-hour traffic is already a nightmare and the building far exceeds zoning — 'it's so big, it's so tall.'

Resident, business owner, and DDA board member; torn — supports solving parking but believes an eight-story building is the wrong fit and hopes for a creative alternative.