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November 9, 2006
Walk Against A Billionaire
Rent Wars Forum
A late entry to the coverage of Develop Don't Destroy Brooklyn's Walkathon:
"Blight Me!" Yellow background, blue text.
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Resident and urban studies major Michael Kodransky said, "I am concerned with eminent domain, some density is necessary but not what was proposed, the traffic, the congestion, pollution, also subsidies, why does it have to be subsidized?" He also frowned upon Ratner's use of "switch and bait tactics", while resident Marlene Botter said the development would further separate Brooklyn and block passages from one neighborhood to another."I think it would compound the divide instead of break it down," said Botter, while noting that developments like Atlantic Commons are a better idea because they "unite Brooklyn." Eric McClure of Park Slope Neighbors mentioned affordable housing as a necessary development. "I think everybody should be able to afford housing which is a major issue in all of New York City," said McClure.
Among the many signs, badges, and stickers (most containing cross outs over'eminent domain') stood out resident Gilly Youner-- donning a brides dress, brown stomp boots and a cryptic sign "Stop the pillage of our neighborhoods... Bruce give it up, we have enough Brooklyn Brides." Such getup was a visual commentary on Gehry's proposed "Miss Brooklyn" tower. Talk about taking on multiple issues..."I am against developments that are overcalled and that use taxpayer's money," said Youner, who has been an active member of D.D.D.B. for two years.
Posted by lumi at November 9, 2006 8:09 AM