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December 18, 2006
Atlantic Yards may get nod this week
Foes, friends of Nets project brace for PACB’s final vote
Metro NY
By Amy Zimmer
Though the [Public Authority Control Board December 20th] meeting agenda has yet to be set, many believe Atlantic Yards will be included, which is why project supporters and opponents are stepping up their efforts.
A woman was standing outside of the Ratner-owned Atlantic Center yesterday gathering signatures backing the project, telling shoppers it would create 18,000 jobs and 3,000 units of affordable housing.
It was her second day, the woman said, refusing to give her name. She initially claimed she was petitioning for Jay-Z, who has a minor stake in the team. But when pressed, she said, “We’re just working for the organization. You know, BUILD.”
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Silver’s spokesman Skip Carrier said the speaker was “still seeking additional information and still in discussions.”He was uncertain whether Atlantic Yards will be considered Wednesday.
“I think it is on the agenda,” he said, “but I’ve also heard [it] may be on the 28th.”
Posted by lumi at December 18, 2006 8:41 AM