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January 12, 2006

BPL Struggling to Raise Cash for New Building

libraryThe Brooklyn Public Library is having trouble raising the dough it needs to embark upon its ambitious Enrique Norten-designed Visual and Performing Arts Library. According to Brooklyn Papers, the library come up with only $18 million of the projected $85 million needed to see the project through. As a result, don't expect to see any of the shimmering glass walls anytime soon. More like four or five years, warns Executive Director Ginnie Cooper. The need for cash has also led to a repositioning of the ground floor space towards more commercial purposes.
Lots of Glass, Not Enough Cash [Brooklyn Papers] GMAP




Posted by Brownstoner at 9:31 AM | Comments (6)
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Thats a big hunk of change. Will be years if ever before it happens now. Maybe Ratner would be interested to throw in $50m or so?

Posted by: Anonymous at January 12, 2006 9:59 AM

I think it would be a good PR move for Ratner to help fund this - and a plus for the community.

Posted by: Anonymous at January 12, 2006 10:40 AM

Just a question -- does FCR contribute to any arts/culture orgs? And would they accept it if offered? Talk about a sell out -- any such "gifts" would probably come with huge strings attached -- just like the purchaes of people's apartments in Prospect Heights.

How many people would cancel their BAM memberships if FRC was listed as a major contributor? Then again, it could be a profitable trad off for BAM.

Posted by: babs at January 12, 2006 11:23 AM

They should "sell" a pane of glass for donations. Like, you donate $500, and they etch your name (or whatever) onto one section of a pane of glass. It might even look cool to have names neatly printed along the ground section, or something. Like that Tony Shaloub horror movie -- 13 Ghosts!

Posted by: chuck at January 12, 2006 11:44 AM

Typical liberals. Always looking for a handout.

How many people would cancel their BAM memberships if FCR was listed as a major contributor? Probably no more than three. People join BAM for its culture, not its politics. Welcome to the real world.

Posted by: Anonymous at January 12, 2006 1:25 PM

Yeah! Now we are talking. Libertards vs. repuglicans!

Nice one, 01:25. Moron.

Posted by: Anonymous at January 12, 2006 3:04 PM

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