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March 5, 2007
The coming isolation on Pacific Street (though AY's not a "done deal")
Atlantic Yards Report
It's not exactly clear why Forest City Ratner last week announced plans to demolish 12 structures within the planned Atlantic Yards footprint over the next five months. There's been no claim of urgency or necessity regarding these specific structures; however, the developer need not seek permission beyond the Department of Buildings.
Forest City can do as it pleases, though the developer can't construct the first phase--or the project as a whole--until the pending court cases are resolved.
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Well, some of the buildings are more sound than others, but their demolition certainly would isolate plaintiffs and could make daily life uncomfortable.
Posted by lumi at March 5, 2007 9:22 AM