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May 9, 2007
Ombudsperson Schmombudsperson
Develop Don't Destroy Brooklyn (DDDB) asks, uh... wait, weren't we already supposed to have someone overseeing environmental compliance, what about all the community stakeholders, where's the group from the Community Benefits Agreement?
DDDB analyzes the most recent statement from the Empire State Developers Development Corporation and notes that part of it seems to be written by the developer and the rest raises more questions than it answers.
"We are committed to seeing the project completed"?...On day one, when it comes to "Atlantic Yards", nothing changes. When it comes to "Atlantic Yards" the Spitzer Administration thinks that Pataki/Gargano were a-okay!
"Minimizing disruptions"?...Even the ESDC's own EIS highlighted numerous "disruptions" that simply will not be minimized. So...minimize disruptions for who, Forest City Ratner's demolition crew?
"Completed on schedule"?...Whose schedule? Charles Ratner's or Laurie Olin's. (Need we remind the ESDC that right now "Atlantic Yards" very viability is under review in state and federal court?
Posted by lumi at May 9, 2007 8:55 AM