在马萨诸塞州,开发商计划建造2亿美元的综合建筑群,面对对奢侈品焦点和过去税务问题的批评。
Developer plans $200 million complex in Massachusetts, facing criticism over luxury focus and past tax issues.
拟议在马萨诸塞州Leverett开发2亿美元的住房,计划在已故扬基Candle创始人Michael J. Kittredge II的地产上建造300套豪华公寓和100套可负担得起的住房。
A proposed $200 million housing development in Leverett, Massachusetts, plans to build 300 luxury condominiums and 100 affordable units on the estate of the late Yankee Candle founder Michael J. Kittredge II.
由于维持现有的奢侈设施需要高额每月公寓费,发展面临怀疑。
The development faces skepticism due to high monthly condo fees needed to maintain existing luxury amenities.
批评者质疑是否需要更多高档住房,并忆及Kittredge家族的税务纠纷历史,认为一个更小、更负担得起的发展可以更好地服务于社区。
Critics question the need for more high-end housing and recall the Kittredge family's history of tax disputes, suggesting a smaller, more affordable development could better serve the community.