From: 	John Ryan <jryan@wright-ryan.com>
To:	"JF@portlandmaine.gov" <JF@portlandmaine.gov>
Date: 	12/16/2013 9:02 AM
Subject: 	Munjoy Heights - Planning Board Hearing on 12/17/13

Jean,

I am writing to express my support for the Munjoy Heights project in my capacity as a long‑time resident of the City of Portland (I reside at 29 Waterville St on Munjoy Hill) and the proposed builder of  the project (our offices have been in Portland for 30 years).  I can attest to the care and intense focus on green design that has gone into the project.  These housing units will be among the most energy efficient ever constructed in Portland. The development will make use of land that was of limited value to provide needed housing while maintaining and improving meaningful public access, including legal access to a trail network for Portland Trails.  It represents just the kind of infill development that Portland has targeted and badly needs, efficiently accommodating 29 living units on less than 1.5 acres.  This project will add significantly to the tax base while placing relatively modest additional demands on services.  In addition, the project will support at least 100 construction jobs for a period of a year.

The development and design team has assembled an exceptionally thoughtful plan for Munjoy Heights, and I urge the City to support it.

Thank you for your attention.

Sincerely,

John W. Ryan
President
Wright‑Ryan Construction, Inc.
10 Danforth St
Portland, ME 04101
Phone: (207) 773‑3625
Fax: (207) 773‑5173
Web: http://www.wright‑ryan.com