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April 24, 2007
It came from the Blogosphere...
We are number one! We're not sure how we feel about this distinction, but according to CNet News:
In reviewing what areas of the country generated the most blogging activity, Outside.in, discovered that communities undergoing cultural and economic change were highest on the list.
No. 1 is Brooklyn's Clinton Hill neighborhood. The proposed $4 billion Atlantic Yards project has burned up the blogosphere, said John Geraci, Outside.in's chief product officer. The plan calls for the building of a huge commercial complex, which includes a sports arena, hotel and retail shops.
NoLandGrab: If Geraci actually read any of these blogs, he'd know that Atlantic Yards is primarily a residential complex, with an arena and a smattering of commercial space. If built Atlantic Yards would be the densest residential community in the nation, by a long shot. But we don't expect smart people to know that since The NY Times has never reported this fact.
Here's what the usual and unusual suspects are saying:
Hating it Magazine, Old Brooklynites Preparing To Hate It
A day after “Earth Day,” Brooklyn now braces for major demolition times.
Fans For Fair Play, What We Thrive On
After posting his views on the Virginia Tech shootings, Scott Turner gets back to the subject at hand with musings on Brooklyn Brewery, Barclays and Bruce.
Gowanus Lounge, PM Update: Protesting "Premature Demolition" at Atlantic Yards
The developer plans to demolish a total of 15 buildings. Develop Don't Destroy's Daniel Goldstein called the demolitions prior to the conclusion of litigation a "dangerous and undesirable scenario."
The Knickerblogger, Congestion Pricing and other Band-Aids
While I welcome a greener city and greener solutions - the mayor is missing the big picture - actively encouraging more traffic and population growth by endorsing megaprojects like Atlantic Yards and car based urban plans that require razing properties to build parking lots -there is a direct correlation - if the mayor has his way in Brooklyn several people will lose their homes - and Ward Barkery - a potential for condo renovation - will be torn down to build parking lots. It should be obvious by now that building more parking lots creates more of an incentive to drive.
novacancynyc, Damn Progress
I especially hate it when upon flipping on NY1, I learn that four buildings in Brooklyn are slated to be demolished today, despite the fact that the stupid stadium and redevelopment project doesn't have an offical "go" from whoever decides such things. The possibility that these buildings will be knocked down and the land will sit vacant while the development plans languish is a real one. Please don't even get me started on that wretched Atlantic Yards scheme in Brooklyn. Arrogance, greed, and a lack of foresight come to mind.
NoLandGrab: One can probably make the case that Atlantic Yards has "an official 'go'" since the Public Authorities Control Board approved the project and the Department of Buildings approved the demolitions. However, there are several lawsuits pending. The eminent domain suit stands in the way of Ratner clearing all of the property he needs to get started on the arena.
Objectiva 3, Frank Gehry, mais uma vez arrebatador!
Todos não odeia Jardas Atlantic.
Nets Fan in New York, Atlantic Yards Underway: Demolition Set to Begin
And so the race is on. As nature’s cycle takes its course so do the wheels of progress. Protestors continue to try and break a spoke here and there to divert Ratner’s AY plans, but the May 3rd hearing will be the date when both sides find out if their tireless and passionate labors have been exerted in vain.
Tom Petty’s lyrics couldn’t ring truer, “The waiting is the hardest part.” It’s hard enough waiting for the upcoming court hearing. The level of patience needed is tenfold for eager fans awaiting the new arena in 2009-10.
Posted by lumi at April 24, 2007 7:47 AM