I'm convinced.

Though to continue with the disclosures, I should confess the Doug Rae is my favorite professor of all time.

I live in the neighborhood, and would welcome the additional foot traffic, especially in the evening, not to mention the reliable supply of tenants for our downstairs apartment!

Please build this, but only after incorporating a more attractive pedestrian/bicycle path that doesn't have to share space with delivery vehicles. I think Yale has agreed to make these changes, so let's go!

Note that the majority of neighbors who have written and spoken on the record SUPPORT this project -- it's just a few naysayers and the so-called "urban design league" doing their typical oppo thing.

We moved to New Haven six weeks ago, and I've been following this story with interest. In my opinion, Yale has created a beautiful set of plans, and has shown a willingness to work with the community as the project moves forward.

I love the notion of preserving our city's history and sense of community - but seems to this "freshly minted New Havenite" that the pros here outweigh the cons.

This is a great economic stimulus for New Haven at the same time that it benefits one of the world's great universities.

I've wanted to see these buildings and the parking lot gone since we moved next door to them 13 years ago. In Yale's new design, the pedestrian/bikeways are wider and safer, and the loading dock and parking are all inside and under the building. What's not to like?

I am an abutter on Lincoln St., wholeheartedly in favor of the project, and of getting it done now, not after years of delay over details and continued joblessness.

Yale, The School of Management, and the design team have been abundantly patient and accommodating during this process, and have demonstrated exactly why this building should be constructed, as designed. It is time to approve the design and move forward!

Another person on Bradley Street wants this fixed!

I'm a victim of a recent burglary on Bradley Street, and I am more than happy to put up with a little construction (and, heaven forbid, "change") in favor of improving this section of East Rock and increasing pedestrian traffic.

The building would bring world class architecture to the neighborhood in a way that advances Yale while treating residents with respect. As an SOMer, I've an interest in the building's success. As a Shoreline community resident, I also believe that New Haven always thrives when it balances sensitivity to history with confidence in the future. The new SOM plan meets that test.

I have been an employee at the School of Management for 10 years and a new building has been a topic of discussion for many years. I believe we will see a new building in the near future. The new building will be possible due to the hard work of the commitee and their willingness to work with the our new neighbors to make the addition an intergral part of the community. We should approve the plans and move foreward. We (Yale) and the surrounding community will all benefit.

Seems like a huge win for the area:
- More jobs for displaced laborers
- Improved land usage
- More students in East Rock area = more renters
- Truck traffic/loading dock now underground instead of outside

another person wants this fixed!

Yale has been a responsible citizen of New Haven, especially in recent years. C'mon y'all! Let's be supportive of projects that make sense.

As an employee of the University, and the School of Management, I believe it is vitally important for this project to continue, however, my comments here are my own, and do not represent the school.

I believe the University, on many levels, provides a pulse to New Haven. It provides an incredible amount jobs (and stable, well paying jobs at that), both directly and indirectly and, in all fairness, is the economic backbone of New Haven. In addition to the economic values, the University provides peripheral security, accessible culture, and an academic identity that is world renown. It would be hard to find a more supportive member of the community than the University.

The plans for the new building are without a doubt, representative of forward progress. The overall design showcases architecture (a definite improvement over the current utilitarian building), enables green technologies and optimizes land usage. As others have said, the increased foot traffic would go along way to helping improve the security of the area. The construction of the building would no doubt pump money into the economy as craftsmen, engineers and construction workers complete the project.

With the recent economic downturn, the importance of the building to the School is far greater now than in the past. With a new building, we can look forward to providing a functional environment to continue to educate the leaders of tomorrow.

On a side note, I moved my family, from Minnesota, to the area several years ago. I did this because I believed in the mission of the School, in the excellence of the community and the importance of education. Today, I am still here because I continue to believe, more now than ever, in the School.

Debate has been addressed, concerns for the large part have been met.To continue to protract the process is a mistake. The focus ought to shift to how the neighborhood will be screened and secured from the deconstruction/ construction site. Noise, pollution and recreational impact on our yards are much more relevant topics to be discussing especially as the weather moderates.

Another person wants this fixed!

I think that the comments about the facade this evening are legitimate. The footprint is unfortunately excessive.

When it was described as looking corporate and commercial, I was heartbroken as an SOMer. Because the ugliness they imply by that description is not the best possible future face of business, but the crassest image of business which is devoid of an appreciation of society, its milieu. We can do better. Yes, a new building. No, not an eyesore. For the good of the economy, the city, and SOM.

I'm glad this conversation has become lively and positive. For SOM to stay competitive, the school needs this exciting building and the purpose-built campus it will provide. We should welcome the new architecture along Whitney Ave for SOM's sake and our own. Not only will it be a joy to walk past this forward looking structure rather than the HR building, moreover what's good for SOM's recruiting efforts is good for us.

Wow, another instant result for SeeClickFix! Nice one, Ben ;-) http://www.yaledailynews.com/news/city-news/2010/02/12/committee-passes-som-campus/

for those who are nostalgically wed to some archaic romantic notion of a Golden Age of yore, it is worthwhile to study the architecture of Yale over the last 3 centuries to learn that buildings have routinely been demolished to make way for new buildings, which no doubt...100 years from now...people will be complaining should not be torn down because they are architectural or historic landmarks...take comfort in plus ca change, plus ca la meme chose....do not stand in the way of innovation and growth....

Well said, David!

The building has been approved!
http://www.newhavenindependent.org/index.php/archives/entry/yale_school_of_management_design_advances/

The PDD was approved this evening by the New Haven Board of Aldermen. Congratulations to the neighbors, local elected representatives and Yale officials who have been working on this project for a number of years.

I'm sure Yale will continue to work to address concerns in the area, particularly those having to do with pedestrian walkability and urban design (such as the connection from Sachem to Pearl Street, and the issue of extreme speeding on Whitney).

Yale VP Bruce Alexander has made it clear that pedestrian access and experience should be a priority on the campus, and also has told a committee of students, faculty and alumni that the University should no longer tolerate the ongoing issue of staff, students and faculty being hit and seriously injured and killed by automobiles each year around the campus.