CONWAY — Settlers Green developer Robert Barsamian has won approval for his affordable housing proposal from the Conway ZBA.
The Conway Zoning Board of Adjustnent granted Barsamian a variance for a 242-unit housing complex on a 16-acre site east of Northway Plaza (the shopping center that is home to T.J. Maxx, Petco, USCellular and Christmas Tree Shops) on Sept. 21.
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Barsamian says the units will be sold at "market prices". I am wondering how many workers at Settlers Green will be able to afford to buy , and does he anticipate special financial help for buyers?
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