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October 4, 2005

Ratner Reneging Already

The Brownstoner sparks a flurry of commentary as readers mull over Ratner's broken promise to provide public access to the arena's recreational rooftop garden.

"Robert Moses must be chortling in his grave. This will surely go down in U. S. history as one of the most venal, anti-democratic urban developments of the last 50 years." -- Roz

"A 19,000 seat stadium without an increase in public transportation will create traffic nightmares. 7000 new apartments squeezed into a 3 block area will overcrowd schools. The city will not collect any property tax because the entire development is tax abated. 7000 new apartment will require increased police, fire and sanitation. Who pays for the increase in services?" -- StMarks

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Posted by lumi at October 4, 2005 6:15 PM