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July 31, 2005
Bensonhurst Group Wants Halt To All Development in Brooklyn
From the Brooklyn Daily Eagle:
The letter leveled what in reality are three accusations at the Department of City Planning, complaining that neighborhood development throughout Brooklyn is progressing too rapidly, that the development does not reflect the aesthetic character of the borough, and that much of the new construction disregards safety considerations — such as the structural integrity of new buildings.“Too many unethical builders and developers are not abiding by the current building codes, creating a very dangerous public safety situation,” the letter said. “Until realistic contextual rezoning plans have been seriously and expeditiously studied in the remainder of Brooklyn, we feel this immediate moratorium will be a saving grace for our residential, family communities.”
Posted by amy at July 31, 2005 10:51 AM