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February 2, 2006
"Intense verticality" of Prospect Heights transformation would have ripple effects
TimesRatnerReport has published a third report on last week's (1/25/06) Borough Board Meeting (the first two covered Affordable Housing and Fiscal Impact).
Norman Oder's latest report depicts State Assemblywoman Joan Millman, representatives of local government and a Columbia University professor voicing concerns over possible negative impacts on small businesses and residential displacement, while Cheerleader in Chief Marty Markowitz:
...was more sanguine, noting that new residents and arena visitors would lead to an economic spillover and new businesses. In his lifetime, Markowitz said, there were once 100 kosher delis in Brooklyn. "Consumer tastes have changed," he said.
Posted by lumi at February 2, 2006 6:45 AM