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March 10, 2010
Before FCR's groundbreaking ceremony, DDDB says "bobblehead versions of the Atlantic Yards enablers will shovel dirt to bury the soul of Brooklyn"
Atlantic Yards Report
First, the official invite sent to guests (not to be confused with the press announcement) by Forest City Ratner. (Click on graphic to enlarge)
Norman Oder notes that BrooklynSpeaks has endorsed, and is trying to rally attendance for, the "counter-groundbreaking" demonstration.
Interestingly, BrooklynSpeaks, which for years kept its distance from DDDB as only the latter pursued a litigation strategy, endorsed the protest in its bulletin:
Our neighbors and colleagues Develop Don’t Destroy Brooklyn will be staging a two-stage counter demonstration that day. Consider taking a long lunch break and joining them to express your feelings about what’s happening – and what’s not happening (like affordable housing and jobs) – at Atlantic Yards.
Posted by eric at March 10, 2010 11:36 AM