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July 6, 2011
More parking spaces for the Atlantic Yards arena? Brennan idea said to be "very preliminary," draws immediate fire; isn't the issue demand management?
Atlantic Yards Report
More parking spaces for the Atlantic Yards arena? According to Patch, Assemblyman Jim Brennan aims to introduce legislation that would “compel Ratner to provide more parking” near the site.
One commenter on Patch wrote:
Jim: You are wildly out-of-touch on this issue. Community groups have stated very clearly: We want residential parking permits and an extremely limited on-site parking supply at this new arena. This is the way to ensure less gridlock, pollution and cruising for parking on our neighborhood streets.
Maybe that's why a Brennan aide told Patch the legislation is “very preliminary.”
...It's the job of Forest City Ratner and the Empire State Development Corporation, presumably in consultation with local bodies, to develop a demand management strategy, one that already has several element, as described below.
A refined version of the plan is due in about six months, with opportunity for public comment.
Posted by eric at July 6, 2011 10:41 PM