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August 9, 2007
Press Release, Brooklyn Speaks: Brennan, Jeffries, Montgomery, Adams, James, Yassky and civic groups call for reform of Atlantic Yards governance
Responding to the continued lack of public accountability and involvement with the Atlantic Yards project, elected officials and civic groups today called on the State and the City to overhaul how the Atlantic Yards project is governed.
“One of the most alarming aspects of the Atlantic Yards process over the last few years has been Forest City's lack of accountability to the public,” said Brooklyn City Councilman David Yassky. “This must change. An appropriate governance structure should be put in place to actively monitor any developments in the Atlantic Yards Project.”
“We still have no real governance structure in place, no ombudsman, and no place for the community to voice their concerns,” said Councilmember Letitia James. “The 421-a tax abatement carve-out for the Ratner project is beyond unacceptable. It shows yet again that this project is not, and has never been, about the community benefits.”
Posted by lumi at August 9, 2007 8:54 AM