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June 20, 2007
Atlantic Yards Demo Update
After the flurry of initial demolition activity at the end of April (which included the unplanned collapse of the parapet at Ward's Bakery), there's been little to report on that front. We happened to drive by the corner of Flatbush and Pacific this weekend and noticed that several buildings are now completely razed; we also noticed that there is now a full scaffolding up at Ward's Bakery, which suggests that the wrecking ball can't be too far behind. Anyone heard anything about the demo resuming?
Update: According to a ESDC memo we were forwarded, the scaffolding installation at Ward's Bakery will be completed this week; in addition, "double-shift abatement and emergency demolition work" will start on the parapets and is expected to last about six weeks.
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"At this point, the issue isn’t what’s going to come down, or what’s coming down, but what goes up."
http://nyobserver.com/2007/going-mattresses-atlantic-yards
The demo will continue, its a matter of what gets built.
Posted by: Anonymous at June 20, 2007 11:59 AM
These photos underscore the unaptness of the Norwood, Ohio analogy beloved by the anti-AY crowd. Despite some demolition, this area basically looks the same. And, unlike Norwood, where it seems that the MAJORITY of the town was decimated, the physical appearance of greater Brooklyn remains wholely unaffected by this activity.
Posted by: Anonymous at June 20, 2007 12:01 PM
That's because they haven't taken wards down yet, dopey.
Posted by: Anon at June 20, 2007 12:04 PM
Oh, I see. Once Wards is demolished, then larger Brooklyn will suddenly look decimated. Thanks for the insight and for thoroughly refuting my point.
Posted by: Anonymous at June 20, 2007 12:11 PM
Right on 12:11PM!
The sooner we get this thing built the better! Anyone know when the arena is expected to be completed? The Nets might be the first pro sports team back into Brooklyn since the Dodgers but they certainly won't be the last. Once the sports world sees the great success that the Nets will undoubtedly experience in Brooklyn, I'm sure that Hockey and Football will not be too far behind. IMHO, the Mets would've done themselves a world of good by relocating the team to Brooklyn rather then staying in dull ass Queens. If pro sport teams and their respected arena/stadiums can be integrated into the fabric of Brooklyn's communities the right way, I see it as a win win for everyone. What team would not want to be identified with all of Brooklyn's strong attributes - toughness, grit, passion and drive for excellence!?!? Talk about a marketer's dream!
Posted by: Anonymous at June 20, 2007 12:46 PM
It's not even remotely about sports, you poor deluded asshat.
Posted by: enid at June 20, 2007 1:34 PM
"If pro sport teams and their respected arena/stadiums can be integrated into the fabric of Brooklyn's communities the right way"
That is a HUGE IF. And I would argue that Ratner will not be able to pull it off.
And 1:34 is right - it's not about sports , it's about $$ and all the $$ that Ratner is making
Posted by: k at June 20, 2007 2:05 PM
LET 'ER RIP!!!
Posted by: Anonymous at June 20, 2007 2:27 PM
D-O-N-E-D-E-A-L!!!
Posted by: Anonymous at June 20, 2007 3:39 PM
By the way, enid's comment is so typical of the arrogant anti ratner crowd. As they see it, anyone who disagrees with them is an idiot. very effective persuasion tactic.
Posted by: Anonymous at June 20, 2007 3:45 PM
Sir, I beg your pardon. I'm in no way a "poor deluded asshat."
In all honesty, I'm quite rich.... but I get your point; you disagree with me.
FINE!
Posted by: Anonymous at June 20, 2007 3:52 PM
The anti-AY crowd simply wants to maintain the status quo, which favors THEIR ilk, namely, priced-out Manhattanites and other recent arrivals. Their misplaced hatred of Ratner has nothing to do with the thousands of other Brooklynites who stand to benefit from the jobs and housing and economic opportunities for business ans savvy entrepreneurs the project will undoubtedly bring.
Posted by: Anonymous at June 20, 2007 4:41 PM
I'm for the project, but enid is right, the sports team arena is ancillary to what the project is about, and a ruse to try to get the public behind what is really a condo and office tower development plan.
Posted by: Anonymous at June 20, 2007 7:05 PM
Bring it on!
Posted by: bored with tis board at June 21, 2007 8:34 AM
Congestion pricing, coming soon to a soon to be unlivable city near you.
Posted by: aaron at June 21, 2007 10:53 AM
Enid and Anon 7:05 may be right that the sports arena is ancillary. Maybe it is all about (gasp!) money. Nevertheless, I'm with Anon 12:46 in being excited about bringing a professional sports team to Brooklyn. Here's one Park Slope dad that will be walking his sons to a NBA game.
I hope that doesn't make me a poor deluded asshat.
Posted by: Johnny at June 21, 2007 10:57 AM
you can't stop progress. even you "progressives".
Posted by: Anonymous at June 21, 2007 7:38 PM
Cant wait for the demolition to resume.This is taking too long.
Posted by: Anonymous at June 21, 2007 10:44 PM
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