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April 14, 2008
Closing Bell: Gowanus Gallery
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]
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where does gowanus begins and boreum hill end or vice versa?
Posted by: guest at April 14, 2008 4:40 PM
Two words, Love Canal.
Posted by: guest at April 14, 2008 4:43 PM
It will continue to be a dump. Just like it is now.
Posted by: guest at April 14, 2008 4:50 PM
It will continue to be a dump. Just like it is now.
Posted by: guest at April 14, 2008 4:50 PM
In fifteen years it will be about the same, with a few more condos. It will take three years to get out of the economic mess we're in, then ten years to decide what to do about the canal, then ten years decide where to put the waste, what streets the trucks can go through, whether the area is appropriately protected, etc. Ask Whole Foods.
Posted by: denton at April 14, 2008 4:55 PM
Gwonus is in transition. How fast - that depends on many factors. Those giving specific numbers are full of it. That is one thing about NY neighborhoods - you never know which will be the hot spot. LES 80s vs LES 90s are 2 different worlds. So is LIC 90s vs LIC 200x. As long as the transition continues to decent residential - all I can say is good for the locals of Gwonus!
To the haters - keep on hating. It is is pretty funny (in a sad pathetic kind of way).
Posted by: guest at April 14, 2008 5:15 PM
Gwonus is in transition. How fast - that depends on many factors. Those giving specific numbers are full of it. That is one thing about NY neighborhoods - you never know which will be the hot spot. LES 80s vs LES 90s are 2 different worlds. So is LIC 90s vs LIC 200x. As long as the transition continues to decent residential - all I can say is good for the locals of Gwonus!
To the haters - keep on hating. It is is pretty funny (in a sad pathetic kind of way).
Posted by: guest at April 14, 2008 5:15 PM
It will be much better. i think those priced out Of Caroll Gardens and Park slope will go Guess where.
Posted by: guest at April 14, 2008 6:39 PM
Cancer hot spot.
Posted by: guest at April 15, 2008 6:58 AM
Boerum Hill ends at Warren Street, according to the Boerum Hill Association. Smith to 4th Avenue; Warren to State.
Posted by: guest at April 15, 2008 3:35 PM
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