[Opinion] ‘Everything bagel’ bureaucracy killed Aster Station (Opinion)

‘Everything bagel’ bureaucracy killed Aster Station (Opinion)

Aster Station was never just another commercial project. It was a vision for a vibrant community hub—a modern café, open gathering spaces, solar panels, EV and e-bike chargers, and bike repair infrastructure—meant to transform an eyesore at the iconic “Y” into a sustainable, welcoming space for residents and visitors. Short of emitting unicorns and rainbows, it was as close to the perfect project as you could get, enjoying broad community suppor…