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April 12, 2007
Rally Planned to Oppose Atlantic Yards Demolition
Brooklyn Downtown Star
The controversial Atlantic Yards Project will be the subject of a protest rally on Sunday, as community members work to prevent the demolition of two city blocks to make room for temporary parking lots.
"Rally Against Demolition for Parking" was spearheaded by BrooklynSpeaks.net, a website that organizes and encourages community members to petition their elected officials regarding more public involvement in the development of the Atlantic Yards. Gib Veconi, a member of the Prospect Heights Neighborhood Development Council, claims that the demolition is typical of Forest City Ratner's reneging of promises, refusal to open the plans to public discussion, and lack of consideration for the surrounding neighborhoods.
Posted by lumi at April 12, 2007 8:11 AM