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The Hudson Housing Authority and MountCo propose replacing Bliss Towers and Columbia Apartments in two phases, increasing the number of income-restricted units from 135 to more than 250.
The Planning Board issued a negative declaration under SEQRA, finding that a full environmental impact statement was not required.
The $220m, ~$800k per apartment, 5-10 year development will transform the 2nd Ward and Hudson.
The Planning Board has opened public comment. It is the last chance for residents to be heard before the Board votes on the site plan.
While proponents rightfully stress the need to replace poorly maintained housing, opponents question the value and long-term impact on future residents and Hudson. (~30 sec read)
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Read: Why We Built the Docket, and What It Does
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The Hudson Housing Authority, MountCo and Alexander Gorlin Architects propose a phased redevelopment of Bliss Towers, Columbia Apartments and adjacent parcels. Phase 1 would construct replacement apartments and proposed townhouses before existing residents are relocated. The existing buildings would then be demolished, and Phase 2 would add further income-restricted housing. In May 2026, the Planning Board issued a negative declaration under SEQRA, finding that a full environmental impact statement was not required. HHA owns 135 existing units: 120 in Bliss Towers and 15 in Columbia Apartments. In April 2026, HHA’s executive director said that 55 units were offline because of disrepair. The current number of residents requires a dated HHA source.
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Should the Planning Board approve the current site plan, approve it with conditions, defer action pending further information, or deny it?
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Building image taken from Google Maps
Building image taken from Google Maps
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| August 11th, 2026 | Deadline for submission of comments about the project |
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| Jul 21st, 2026 | Planning Board: Scheduled public hearing, Hudson Central Fire Station, 6:00 p.m. |
| Late May 2026 | Planning Board: Issues SEQRA negative declaration; sets July 21 hearing with comment period |
| Apr 14th, 2026 | Planning Board: Continues environmental review; Black and Concra call design consistent with community character |
| Apr 7th, 2026 | Mayor Ferris: Appoints sitting HHA Commissioner Sara Black to open Planning Board seat |
| Mar 10th, 2026 | Gorlin Architects: Presents drawings; R-4 vs. GC zoning question raised |
| Feb 10th, 2026 | HHA: Formally presents Bliss 2.0 to the newly constituted Planning Board |
| Sept 2025 | MountCo: Proposes design changes (staggered heights, Columbia adjacency) to HHA commissioners |
| May 2024 | Common Council: Votes 9 to 2 on Restore NY resolution; a $220M / 315-unit estimate circulated |
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*Site image taken from the MuniCollab Dashboard. HHA is # 4 on the map.*
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Read Hudson’s Official Housing Plan here, and Comprehensive Plan here.
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Visit Hudson’s Planning Board Portal here, and read more about the Planning Board members and how they work here.
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The Planning Board is accepting written comments about the project until its next meeting, August 11th. Whether for or against, submit comments via email to Planning Board clerk Linda Fenoff at [email protected].
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Demand Fair Housing Standards for the Hudson Redevelopment
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Disclosure: Common Sense has published against the current plan. Our editorial is listed above alongside every other letter we have found, for and against.
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