Saturday was the perfect day for a bike ride around the Gowanus Canal, and we weren’t the only one with the idea. Once Brooklyn’s industrial backbone, the street life over the weekend was decidedly residential—bikes, couples pushing strollers or snapping pictures, hipsters carrying lattes, dog walkers, and ball games were all regular sights. Above are images from a few blocks the Department of City Planning is considering rezoning to officially allow residential use for the first time in over a century. What do you think Gowanus will be like in 15 years?
Plan for Third Ave. Hotel Brings Gowanus Total to Seven [Brownstoner]
Reps From Toll Brothers Detail Big Gowanus Development [Brownstoner]