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September 4, 2005
Gleaming new Brooklyn courthouse engenders respect
NY Newsday
by Sean Gardiner
The opening of the Family Court house at 330 Jay Street, part of Forest City Ratner's Metrotech complex, is a substantial upgrade over the overcrowded dilapidated three-story structure dating from the 1950's.
NoLandGrab: Consistent with the rest of Metrotech, it's no architectural gem. However, the new courthouse, the tallest in the nation, is stocked with amenities that make it much more user friendly for the people they serve and the gleaming austere interior adds a touch of respect to the institution. Family Court lawyers feel that the move provides more than relief from overcrowded conditions, it's like having a "new job."
Posted by lumi at September 4, 2005 6:30 AM