Community Corner

Is Multifamily Housing a Concern in Three Village?

Under the proposed Carmans River Watershed Protection and Management Plan, two sites in East Setauket could be on the receiving end of development credits for multifamily housing.

A plan that would preserve the Carmans River and transfer development rights elsewhere in the Town of Brookhaven has caused controversy in nearby communities like and . But it's starting to be talked about in Three Village, too, where two sites are on the list of potential receiving zones of development credits for multifamily housing – something that has been identified as a need on Long Island in the movement to stop young families from leaving the area. What's your take on it? How do you think the creation of multifamily housing would affect the Three Village community? Log in to Patch and add your thoughts as a comment below.

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