One woman said during the question-and-answer session that she was breathing a “sigh of relief” to see plans for an apartment complex rather than a manufacturing plant.

“I like it better than the empty warehouse,” said J.T. Cronin, 23. The warehouse will be replaced by the apartment building.

Alan Pacholski, 27, said he sensed a more welcoming feeling from younger residents. For his part, he said: “I think it’s going to be good for the city overall.”

When asked about benefits the project would bring, Megan Falke told the group that Bluestone has supported neighborhood association efforts, including its community garden.

She said the association plans to meet with city officials about dedicated parking spots for area homeowners who don’t have driveways.

Christina Kounovsky said her frustration didn’t change after hearing the Bluestone team. She fears that crime will rise with an influx of tenants to a neighborhood she described as having an old-fashioned feel.

“Bringing in an apartment complex is going to kill it,” she said.

The plan is to be presented to the City Planning Board in December, and the City Council in 2018.

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