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January 1, 2007
Citizens Union head declares AY "sensitive" development
Atlantic Yards Report seriously scrutinizes Dick Dadey's comments in today's NY Times:
Dick Dadey, president of the Citizens Union, on 12/18/06 called for a "limited delay" in the approval of the Atlantic Yards plan, raising questions about the environmental mitigations announced and the project finances:
“The fact that the Empire State Development Corporation, when it adopted the plan, failed to make any public mention of lowering significantly its estimate of how much tax revenue the project would generate is emblematic of our concerns."
However, now that the project--which Dadey took pains not to oppose--has passed, he pronounces it just fine.
Dadey:
The projects that are being approved are more sensitive to the current communities and neighborhoods...
Atlantic Yards Report:
Well, the "sensitivity" includes an override of zoning, and regulations regarding the size of signage and the placement of an arena near residential areas, among other things.
Dadey:
...some local groups are even supporting development...
Atlantic Yards Report:
And "some local groups" are often paid local groups.
Posted by lumi at January 1, 2007 10:47 AM