It feels kinda anti-climactic, but after six years of public conflict, lack of transparency and backroom dealing, the Atlantic Yards deal has closed. This means that the both the bond deal and the real estate transaction involving Forest City, ESDC, the MTA and the City of New York have been signed. Curbed has posted a full-length version of the press release, but here’s what Bruce himself had to say: Today, what has long been a vision for the future of Brooklyn becomes a reality. Six years after we announced our plan for Atlantic Yards we are very pleased to be closing on the project with our public partners. Today’s closing represents a vital step forward for New York City, one that is all the more important because of the economic challenges our City faces. The jobs we are creating today, as we set forth on the arena and one of the boldest affordable housing initiatives in our City’s history, will create a new dynamic center in this wonderful borough. We’re sure others will have some choice words on the subject in the upcoming hours and days.