The Gowanus Whole Foods plan seems to be alive and kicking, but it’s having a tough time passing muster with the DOB. On Wednesday the department rejected the grocer’s latest filing to proceed with construction. Although the rejection is undeniably a setback for WF (and it’s not the first time their plans have been given the thumbs-down), it seems to us like proof positive that the supermarket is going to keep pushing until it gets an OK to build. Agree it’s only a matter of time?
Closing Bell: Whole Foods Fence Saga Continues [Brownstoner] GMAP
Rumblings at Gowanus Whole Foods Site [Brownstoner] DOB
Poll: People Generally Psyched For Whole Foods [Brownstoner]