To select a developer for the project, the county will issue a request for proposals (RFP) and the meeting was set up to solicit opinions about what it should include. Participants expressed several concerns about making the development family-friendly, suggesting multi-bedroom units, adequate parking and green space for kids.

“A lot of people said, ‘You know, we’d really like to see some emphasis on families. Don’t make this all studio apartments,’” Prime said.

There was also some concern about the project’s location on East Washington being suitable for children, Zellers said. Some asked whether the county has looked at trading or selling the property for a more kid-friendly zone.

Residents want to make sure the height and position of the building doesn’t cast too much shadow on the nursery school and houses across the street, Zellers said. East Washington is the site of several new high-rise apartment developments.

“Some people are tired of high towers shadowing out other buildings,” Prime said.

Other areas of discussion didn’t lend themselves to easy agreement. There were different opinions on a potential commercial space on the first floor of the development and the possibility of on-site parking.