As outcry over a proposed 70-foot building reaches a fever pitch in Carroll Gardens, we pounded the pavement to ask people what they though about the push to enact a moratorium on new construction over 50 feet. Our highly unscientific survey found that most people had heard about the moratorium proposal, and most were in favor of it.

Yes, I’ve heard about the petition. I’m very concerned about development, but I think that if they’re going to build a big building, [360 Smith Street] isn’t a bad place to do it. There’s also the question of architectural integrity, but, at the same time, I’m not one of those people who thinks that there should be no new development.
Dimitri; has lived in Carroll Gardens for 18 years.

I’m totally in favor of [the moratorium]. I think super-tall buildings would be out of context with the neighborhood.
Jill; has lived in Carroll Gardens for 3 1/2 years.

I haven’t heard about it. I think developers are the worst people in the world, but since I’m an architect, I have to try to work with them all the time. I understand that people want to preserve the neighborhood, but that’s why there should be a historic district—so developers can’t abuse their power.
Agnes; lives in Bed-Stuy but frequently hangs out in CG.

I signed the petition online. The thing that separates Carroll Gardens is that it seems homey and like a good place to raise a family. It’s not filled with high buildings, but if they start building them, it’ll turn into another Manhattan. If we had wanted to live in Manhattan, we would have moved there.
Carolyn; moved to Carroll Gardens in March.

I haven’t heard about it, but I’m against allowing people to build high. They should keep the aesthetic the way it is.
Marvin; has lived on the Carroll Gardens-Cobble Hill border for 4 years.