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June 7, 2008
Answers About Development on the Hudson, Part 2
NY Times' City Room blog hosts Ned Sullivan, the president of Scenic Hudson, answering questions about NYC development and smart growth. Needless to say, Atlantic Yards does not fall into the "smart" category. But the Atlantic Yards bad development example is so pervasive, it's actually used in a question, not an answer:
Q: I saw the renderings and the plans for the Hudson Yards proposal that won. Between now and the time it is built, what economic forces will shape the eventual outcome and what might it actually look like?Like the Atlantic Yards, might some of it become a parking lot until there is demand for more buildings? Will the park portions come last? What effect will the extension of the 7 train, and the 10th Ave stop in particular, have on what gets built? Will the Hudson River portion of the park come last?
— Posted by AlexB
A: I’ve seen “good” developments transformed almost overnight into projects that harm neighborhoods and the environment, so it’s critical for New York City residents to keep a close eye on future progress at Hudson Yards. It’s also crucial that the city and M.T.A. invite public input every step along the way and force the Related Companies to live up to its promises, especially concerning open space.
Posted by amy at June 7, 2008 8:26 AM