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November 13, 2007
It came from the Blogosphere...
Bay Bizness, Jay-Z Gives Back (written by Africa)
Brooklyn Nets is coming soon, and not everyone is happy. I remember Jay-Z talking about the idea as if it was great, but the people don’t seem to share the same excitement for the project. There are many discussions and petitions online regarding the issue.
The problem with these types of new developments is that black folks are pushed away from what they have built over the years-when where they lived was the least wanted real estate. Everything that they have worked for is destroyed as though it were only garbage. Eminent Domain is a law where the Government can seize private property without the owner’s consent.
From what I’ve witnessed in the black community there is a great change that happens during this type of new development.
VIEWS FROM THE BRIDGE, RATNER, ATLANTIC YARDS, AND THE POLITICS OF HOPE
The politics of fear have worked well for Forest City up to a point. Much has been made recently about the politics of fear nationally. Fear of FCRC is based in Ratner’s immensely clever capacity to martial the appearance of a solid financial base. That alone has made the Atlantic Yards Project (AY) seem inevitable to many, especially politicians who do not want to be on the losing side.
Brownstoner, Atlantic Yards Renter Relocation Lawsuit Tossed
A lawsuit challenging the legality of the ESDC’s relocation plan for 13 renters in the Atlantic Yards footprint was tossed out of state appellate court on Friday. Twelve of the renters live in rent-stabilized units, and their chief argument was that the ESDC had not formulated a feasible plan for helping them find comparable affordable housing.
All Ways NY, One Down Three To Go For FCR & ESDC
In another blow to those seeking to fight for tenants who will be displaced by the Atlantic Yards development, the New York Post reports...
Posted by lumi at November 13, 2007 5:09 AM