BREAKING NEWS
Cardi’s Hopes to Build 21 Homes on Portion of Land at Sweedens Swamp in South Attleboro
In a move that has sent shockwaves through the real estate community, Cardi’s, a prominent developer in the region, has submitted plans to build 21 homes on a portion of land at Sweedens Swamp in South Attleboro.
According to sources close to the project, the proposed development would involve the construction of single-family homes on a 12-acre parcel of land located off of Route 1. The property, which is currently zoned for residential use, is situated near the intersection of Route 1 and Sweedens Swamp Road.
The plans, which were submitted to the Town of South Attleboro’s Planning Board earlier this week, call for the construction of 21 single-family homes, ranging in size from 2,500 to 3,500 square feet. The homes would be designed in a mix of colonial and modern styles, with prices expected to start in the mid-$400,000 range.
The proposed development has generated significant interest in the community, with many residents expressing concerns about the potential impact on the area’s natural resources and wildlife. Sweedens Swamp is a popular spot for hiking and birdwatching, and some residents have expressed concerns that the development could disrupt the natural habitats of local wildlife.
Cardi’s, which has developed numerous projects in the region, including the popular Attleboro Falls complex, has pledged to work closely with the Town of South Attleboro to address any concerns and ensure that the development is designed and built with the community’s needs in mind.
"We are excited about the opportunity to bring new homes to the area and work with the Town of South Attleboro to create a development that benefits the community," said a spokesperson for Cardi’s. "We understand the concerns about the natural resources and wildlife in the area and are committed to working with local officials to ensure that our development is designed and built with sustainability and environmental stewardship in mind."
The Planning Board is expected to review the plans in the coming weeks and hold a public hearing to gather input from residents and other stakeholders. The project is expected to take several years to complete, pending approval from the Town of South Attleboro.
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- Route 1
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- Natural Resources
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- Environmental Stewardship
- Planning Board
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Cardi’s Furniture wants to rezone some of its land at Sweedens Swamp with the hopes of putting 21 homes on the property. Sweedens Swamp was the original location eyed for the Emerald Square mall. Developers of the mall proposed draining the swamp and making a man-made wetland to replace it off Tiffany Street decades ago. The EPA ruled against it, which is why the Mall now sits in North Attleboro. Cardi’s, which sits on about 10 acres on Route 1A in South Attleboro, wants to rezone it from “planned highway business” (PHB) to “residential,” which would allow for the construction of the homes. A public hearing for the plan is scheduled at 6:40 p.m. Tuesday at City Hall. Cardi’s, which is owned by Sanrose Realty LLP, has entered an agreement with developer Bill Ward to construct houses on three parcels of 6.5 acres. 21 homes are proposed for the land to be rezoned. The plans are to put 1 single-family home on Parcel S, 7 duplexes on parcel U, and 6 more single-family homes on Parcel V. The three parcels can be viewed on Attleboro GIS.
Most of Sweedens Swamp proper sits on a separate parcel, Parcel T, and is not included in the re-zoning effort. Ed Casey, the lawyer representing Sanrose, couldn't rule out a later petition to rezone more of Sweedens Swamp at a later date. He implied that the Cardi Family instructed him to prepare a petition to rezone Parcel T depending on the reception if the public hearing for Parcels S, U, and V. Rezoning Parcel T will require a great number of Permits from the conservation commission, planning board, and zoning board of appeals, as it is in a flood zone. Local Environmental activist Charles Adler and Conservation Agent Nick Wyllie did not want to comment on the proposal.
Wetlands and swamps are important resources for mitigating damage from rain events, and encroaching on them can reduce their efficacy. Studies have shown that areas with plentiful wetlands are less susceptible to flash flooding, a problem that has been plaguing Attleboro and other local communities in recent years.
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