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ULI Community Concerns

Both Howard and the ULI panel have tracked and noted the surrounding community’s concerns regarding development on the
East Campus. Their concerns fit into two primary categories: (A) preservation and (B) development impacts. Howard highly values
its relationships with its neighbors and anticipates that any proposed development will address their concerns.

(A) Preservation

 The historic buildings on the campus should be preserved.

 Trees on the property are protected by the Urban Forest Preservation Act of 2002 and the
Tree Canopy Protection Amendment Act of 2016. Trees should be preserved to comply with
laws and regulations.
 Open space should be preserved on the campus.

(B) Development Impacts

 Development of the property could negatively impact the serene character of this lower
density residential neighborhood.

 Traffic that is likely to be generated from development of the site will add to the growing
traffic and transportation problems the community is experiencing given all of the new
aggregate development that is taking place in the area.

 The return to and expansion of academic uses on the campus, along with modest
residential development for students and some private users is perceived as the least
objectionable development scenario.

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