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When Schubiner took his idea to the public in 2000, seeking approval to get the development started, there were immediate problems. The city of Bloomfield had concerns about the development, from their inability to fight fires in structures over 15 stories (even though the towers would have sprinklers) to the fact that the city wouldn't have enough police to handle the increased traffic and density.
Citizens also echoed objections, saying the project would disturb the character of the area. Additionally, the aesthetic appeal of Bloomfield Park had declined, straying away from the handsome architecture originally drafted by DPZ. There were also concerns about whether the tax revenue the city would collect each year would be sufficient to offset the increase in municipal services.